Total births
2,430
Unisex name · since 1950
Jaymes
Since 1950, U.S. Social Security records show 2,430 babies named Jaymes, peaking in 1986. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4606
- among boys today
- 2,430
- born since 1950
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Jaymes currently ranks #4606 among unisex names in America, with 2,430 babies recorded since 1950.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jaymes has been recorded 2,430 times among boys since 1950, currently ranked #4606 nationally and more common than 68% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1950 to 2025.
- #4606 among boys today
- 2,430 born since 1950
- 1980s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jaymes is currently the #4606 unisex name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 2,430 born since 1950, peaking in the 1980s.
- #4606
- among boys today
- 2,430
- born since 1950
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Jaymes vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4606
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
1980s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Jaymes was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
144 babies were named Jaymes in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
How Jaymes compares
2,430 Top 19% higher than 81% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jaymes's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jaymes | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,430 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 144 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jaymes's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jaymes's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1950, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1986 peak of 144, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jaymes at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1986
Current rank
#4,606
Active since
1950
Jaymes popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–2025
- Peak year (1986)
- 144
- Annual births at peak, across 76 years of records
Jaymes popularity over time - girls
137 total births recorded since 2001 (Jaymes as girls' name)
Jaymes by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jaymes's strongest decade.
626 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Jaymes births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 15
1950s
15 births
- 1960s 53
1960s
53 births
- 1970s 87
1970s
87 births
- 1980s
1980s
626 births
- 1990s
1990s
613 births
- 2000s
2000s
470 births
- 2010s
2010s
440 births
- 2020s 126
2020s
126 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 626 births (26% of all-time use).
How Jaymes compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jaymes's total volume
Jaymes vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jaymes by state
Where Jaymes concentrates geographically, total births since 1950
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 210 | 8.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 115 | 4.7% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 42 | 1.7% |
| #4 | New York | | 35 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 28 | 1.2% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 26 | 1.1% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 19 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Florida | | 17 | 0.7% |
California share of Jaymes's total US births 8.6%
Even split
210 of 2,430 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 17 reporting states.
Jaymes appears in 17 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jaymes? ▼
2,430 babies have been named Jaymes since 1950. It currently ranks #4606 among boys. The peak year was 1986 with 144 births.
When was Jaymes most popular? ▼
Jaymes was most popular in the 1980s decade with 626 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Jaymes most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jaymes are California (210 births), Texas (115 births), Ohio (42 births).
Is Jaymes a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jaymes is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,430 births, and as a girl's name it has 137 births.
How long has the name Jaymes been used? ▼
Records for Jaymes go back to 1950, giving 76 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jaymes? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jayden, Jay, Jayce, Jaylen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jaymes's data
- Jaymes's decade-level peak was the 1980s (626 total births); usage has since declined to 126 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jaymess (210 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jaymes
Nearby Names Like Jaymes
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jaymes
Jayden Boy
#59 253,989 births
Jay Boy
#396 195,548 births
Jayce Boy
#169 45,423 births
Jaylen Boy
#324 40,904 births
Jayson Boy
#625 35,931 births
Compare Jaymes side by side: Jaymes vs Jayden Jaymes vs Jay Jaymes vs Jayce
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jaymes
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1950–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jaymes: #4606 Unisex Name - 2,430 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jaymes. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jaymes draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.