Find out how popular the first name Jame has been for the last 49 years (from 1974 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jame by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Jame is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 70% of people named Jame being male.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jame.

The history of the first name Jame

The name Jame is a variant of the name James, which has its origins in the Late Latin name Iacomus, derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov. The Hebrew name Ya'aqov is believed to mean "one who follows" or "supplanter."

The name James is mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible, referring to two of the Twelve Apostles – James, son of Zebedee, and James, son of Alphaeus. The name gained widespread popularity throughout Europe after the rise of Christianity.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jame is found in the 13th century. Jame de Flete, an English landowner, was mentioned in records from the year 1273. In the 14th century, Jame de Fenys, a knight from Gloucestershire, England, was recorded in historical documents.

Notable historical figures with the name Jame include Jame Guthrie (1612-1661), a Scottish minister and author who was executed for his religious beliefs. Jame Aynscough (1759-1819) was an English artist known for his portraits and landscapes.

In the 19th century, Jame Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879) was a Scottish scientist renowned for his groundbreaking work in the field of electromagnetism. Jame Prescott Joule (1818-1889) was an English physicist who made significant contributions to the study of heat and energy.

Another notable figure was Jame Morier (1780-1849), a British diplomat and author who wrote several novels and travelogues about Persia (modern-day Iran).

While the name Jame is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and is a variant of one of the most widely used names in the world.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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