Jamie
Meaning: Supplanter — one who rises to take the lead
Origin: Hebrew/Scottish
Gender: Unisex
Rank in Ireland: #39
Total births: 12,289
History: Jamie has been a favourite in Ireland since the 1990s, a friendly and approachable name heard across every province. Jamie Heaslip from Kildare captained Leinster and Ireland in rugby, embodying the modern Irish sporting spirit at Lansdowne Road and the Aviva Stadium.
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| Current rank (2025) | #47 |
| Babies named Jamie in 2025 | 112 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 12,289 |
| Peak year | 2006 (494 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #10 |
| Years in records | 1972–2025 (54 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 363 spots |
Frequently asked about Jamie
What does the name Jamie mean?
Jamie means “Supplanter — one who rises to take the lead” from Hebrew/Scottish roots.
What is the origin of the name Jamie?
Jamie has Hebrew/Scottish origin. The traditional meaning is “Supplanter — one who rises to take the lead”.
How popular is Jamie in Ireland?
Jamie ranked #47 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 112 babies that year.
When was Jamie most popular?
Jamie peaked in 2006 with 494 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Jamie a boy or girl name?
Jamie is predominantly a boys' name in Ireland — over 90% of Jamies in registered births are male.
Is the name Jamie rising or falling in popularity?
Jamie has risen 363 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #410 in 2020 to #47 in 2025.
How long has Jamie been recorded in Ireland?
Jamie appears in birth records in Ireland across 54 years — from 1972 through 2025.