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Jammie

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Pronounced JAM-ee /ˈdʒæm.i/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Jamie, a pet form of James, from the Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob), 'supplanter; heel-holder.' Used for girls in mid-century America.Low

In 30 seconds: A breezy short name: Jammie springs from James ('supplanter'), said 'JAM-ee.' Casual and seventies.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA variant spelling of Jamie, a pet form of James, from the Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob), 'supplanter; heel-holder.' Used for girls in mid-century America.

U.S. rank (2014)#12392 ↗ Rising

2014 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1977

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,046

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jammie respells Jamie, a pet form of James, from the Hebrew for 'supplanter.' As a girls' name it caught the casual mood of the 1970s, peaked in 1977, and faded as trends shifted (said 'JAM-ee').

Jammie belonged to a seventies naming moment and is rare today. Rare, breezy, and vintage.

Did you know? Jammie is a spelling of Jamie — a pet form of James — used for girls; it peaked around 1977 and has faded since.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Jammie — Variant of Jamie; pet form of James; Hebrew 'supplanter'

Variations

JamieJaimieJami

Nicknames

JamJamie

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Jami— a like short spelling

Tammie— a like -mmie name

Sammie— a like breezy -ie pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jammie mean?

Jammie is a variant of Jamie, a pet form of James, from the Hebrew for 'supplanter.'

How do you pronounce Jammie?

It's said JAM-ee /ˈdʒæm.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jammie a boy or girl name?

Jammie is used here as a girl's name; note Jamie is also used for boys.

How popular is Jammie?

Jammie peaked in the late seventies and is uncommon now.