Find out how popular the first name Jaimee has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jaimee by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Jaimee is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 99% of people named Jaimee being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 14 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jaimee.

The history of the first name Jaimee

The name Jaimee is a variant spelling of the French name Jaime, which is derived from the Spanish name Jaime. The name Jaime can be traced back to the medieval Latin name Jacobus, which was the Latin form of the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows."

The name Jacobus was popularized throughout Europe during the Middle Ages due to the veneration of Saint James the Great, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. The name Jaime emerged as a Spanish adaptation of Jacobus, and it gained widespread use in Spain and other Spanish-speaking regions.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jaimee can be found in the 13th century, when King Jaume I of Aragon, also known as James the Conqueror (1208-1276), ruled over the Kingdom of Aragon and the County of Barcelona. He played a significant role in the Reconquista, the medieval campaign to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Moorish rule.

Another notable figure with the name Jaimee was Jaume II of Majorca (1243-1311), who was the King of the Kingdom of Majorca and the Count of Roussillon and Cerdanya. He was a patron of the arts and literature, and his court was known for its cultural richness.

In the 16th century, Jaime I of Portugal (1479-1557), known as James I of Portugal, was the Duke of Braganza and the founder of the House of Braganza, which later became the ruling dynasty of Portugal.

Moving to the 20th century, Jaime Torres Bodet (1902-1974) was a Mexican poet, essayist, and diplomat who served as the Director-General of UNESCO from 1948 to 1952. He was a prominent figure in the Mexican cultural renaissance and played a significant role in promoting education and cultural exchange.

Lastly, Jaime Escalante (1930-2010) was an American educator known for his innovative teaching methods and his success in motivating and inspiring students from East Los Angeles to excel in mathematics. His story was depicted in the 1988 film "Stand and Deliver," which brought him international recognition and acclaim.

Data source

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