Meaning: Its source is Iacobus, a Latin name meaning "One who grasps by the heel or supplanter."

Languages: This boy's name is used in English.

Nickname For: James

Alternative Spellings: Jaimie, Jamey and Jaymie

Source Forms: Jacomus

Popularity: The name Jamie ranked 519th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 233rd in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

This name first made its appearance on state popularity lists before 1993, but is becoming less commonly used. In some cases, it has fallen off the lists altogether.

Narrative: Iacobus is a Latin translation of Yaakov, the Hebrew source of the name Jacob. This explains the terms Jacobean (used to describe the reign of Britain's James I) and Jacobite (a name for supporters of that king's descendants in their attempts to regain the throne lost by James II).

James has been a popular name for many generations. While its association with two of Christ's disciples explains some of its popularity among Christians, the 20th century has celebrated a wealth of stars named James, ranging from James Cagney to James Dean. Ian Fleming's master spy James Bond has also given the name a boost over the last few decades.

Meaning: Its source is James, an English name meaning "One who grasps by the heel or supplanter."

Languages: This girl's name is used in English.

Compound Forms: Jamielee, Jamilynn and Jamie-Lee

Alternative Spellings: Jaimee, Jaimey, Jaimi, Jaimy, Jamee, Jamii, Jamye, Jayme, Jaymee and Jaymie

Variant Forms: Jaima, Jaime, Jama, Jamay, Jamea, Jameka, Jamese, Jamesha, Jameshia, Jamesia, Jamesica, Jamessa, Jamia, Jamika, Jamis, Jamise, Jammie, Jamy, Jamya and Jamie-Lee

Popularity: The name Jamie ranked 166th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 146th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

This name was popular earlier in the 20th century, then fell off in usage, but has begun making a comeback in recent years.