Jaime
How to say it: HY-meh · /ˈhaɪmɛ/
Spanish form of James/Jacob, from Hebrew 'Yaaqov' meaning 'supplanter'. Used for both genders in Spanish-speaking countries.
Jaime was the 622nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 420 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are down about 31% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #675 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #622 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 420 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,893 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | −31% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #675 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Once climbing through the 1970s, Jaime has faded since. Sitting well below its best, it should continue to drift lower.
What goes with it
Pronounced HY meh, Jaime sounds soft and airy in two syllables. Diego echoes its rhythm nicely.
Nicknames
- Jai
Honouring a Jaime in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jaime is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Jaime
- Jaime Alguersuari (born 1990)Spanish racing driver
- Jaime Penedo (born 1981)Panamanian footballer
- Jaime Lorente (born 1991)Spanish actor
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Jaime Lannister, Game of Thrones character
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