Jaimi
A feminine name of Scottish origin meaning "to supplant or replace".
Name Census estimates that about 1,067 living Americans carry the first name Jaimi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jaimi today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaimi births was 1976 (82 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaimi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 321,232 Americans
Peak year
1976
82 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2019 SSA rank
#16,530
Tracked since 1959
Popularity
Jaimi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaimi from the 1950s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 382 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaimi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jaimi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaimis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. California, New York, Michigan recorded the most babies named Jaimi, while Utah, Illinois, Washington recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 20 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaimi
The name Jaimi has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is a variation of the name Jacob, which is derived from the Hebrew word "Ya'aqov," meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." The name Jacob is found in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Genesis, where it refers to the patriarch Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah.
In the biblical narrative, Jacob is an important figure who wrestled with an angel and received the name "Israel," which means "one who struggles with God." This event is seen as a significant turning point in Jacob's life and a symbol of his spiritual transformation.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jaimi is found in medieval European records, particularly in the British Isles and parts of continental Europe. It is believed to have been introduced to these regions through interactions with Jewish communities and later adopted by Christians as well.
One of the earliest notable figures with the name Jaimi was Jaimi de Saye, a Norman knight who lived in the 12th century and fought in the Third Crusade alongside Richard the Lionheart. He is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time for his bravery and military prowess.
Another prominent individual with the name Jaimi was Jaimi de Villiers, a French nobleman and military commander who lived in the 13th century. He played a significant role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathar heretics in southern France and is recorded in several chronicles of the period.
In the 16th century, Jaimi Spencer was an English writer and philosopher who contributed to the intellectual discourse of the Renaissance. His works explored themes of religion, morality, and the nature of human existence.
Jaimi Macgregor, a Scottish clan chief from the 17th century, was renowned for his leadership and military tactics during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. He is mentioned in various historical accounts of the time for his role in defending Scottish interests against English forces.
In the 19th century, Jaimi Tanner was an American explorer and naturalist who embarked on several expeditions to the western territories of the United States. His journals and writings provide valuable insights into the natural landscapes and indigenous cultures of the regions he explored.
While the name Jaimi has its roots in ancient Hebrew tradition, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures throughout history, gaining its own unique significance and associations along the way.
People
Jaimi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaimi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaimi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaimi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,067 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaimi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 321,232 US residents.
Is Jaimi a common name?
We classify Jaimi as "Rare". It ranks above 90.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,147 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaimi most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaimi was 1976, when 82 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaimi is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jaimi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaimi in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.