Jaymes
A male given name of modern usage, variant of James.
Every Jaymes since 1950 — 2,567 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaymes
Jaymes is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,975 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1950, 2,567 American babies have been named Jaymes — about 95% boys and 5% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1986, when 144 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jaymes stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaymes year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 15 | #5,975 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,669 | 22 | #4,628 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,629 | 20 | #4,966 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,645 | 22 | #4,616 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,760 | 21 | #4,694 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,630 | 26 | #3,963 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,325 | 32 | #3,524 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,135 | 33 | #3,409 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,277 | 39 | #3,037 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,765 | 42 | #2,857 |
| 2015 | — | — | 42 | #2,827 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,675 | 51 | #2,473 |
| 2013 | — | — | 41 | #2,823 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,015 | 51 | #2,465 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,648 | 44 | #2,721 |
| 2010 | — | — | 65 | #2,079 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18,524 | 48 | #2,601 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,491 | 53 | #2,417 |
| 2007 | — | — | 62 | #2,175 |
| 2006 | — | — | 43 | #2,716 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,310 | 54 | #2,222 |
| 2004 | — | — | 51 | #2,265 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,643 | 45 | #2,373 |
| 2002 | — | — | 40 | #2,484 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,433 | 34 | #2,764 |
| 2000 | — | — | 40 | #2,399 |
| 1995 | — | — | 59 | #1,580 |
| 1990 | — | — | 84 | #1,191 |
| 1985 | — | — | 113 | #848 |
| 1980 | — | — | 16 | #2,886 |
| 1975 | — | — | 9 | #3,775 |
| 1970 | — | — | 14 | #2,561 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 8 | #3,202 |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | 5 | #3,934 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaymes mean?
A male given name of modern usage, variant of James.
How popular is the name Jaymes in 2025?
Jaymes ranked #5,975 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaymes?
2,567 babies have been named Jaymes in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaymes most popular?
Jaymes peaked in 1986, when 144 newborns received the name.
Is Jaymes a boy or girl name?
Jaymes is used for both: about 5% of babies named Jaymes have been girls and 95% boys.
Is the name Jaymes rising or falling?
Jaymes is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.