How old is someone named Jamey?
The average Jamey is 46 years old.
Half of all living Jameys are between 39 and 54.
When was Jamey popular?
Jamey was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 1976, and dropped away. That's why most Jameys are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 68 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 461 | 340 |
| 1960s | 1,259 | 1,100 |
| 1970s | 4,298 | 3,900 |
| 1980s | 1,783 | 1,700 |
| 1990s | 911 | 890 |
| 2000s | 531 | 520 |
| 2010s | 338 | 340 |
| 2020s | 159 | 160 |
How many Jameys are still alive?
About 8,900 Jameys are alive in the US today. That's 91% of the roughly 9,800 babies named Jamey since 1944.
Nearly every Jamey ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Jamey?
About half of living Jameys are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer 9%
- Gen X 54%
- Millennial 24%
- Gen Z 9%
- Gen Alpha 4%
Is Jamey an old name?
Somewhat. Jamey is older than 73 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Jamey a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 68% of living Jameys are men, and 32% are women.
The women average 43 and the men 47.
Names the same age as Jamey
NAME TWIN
Jamey's name twin is Amy. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Amy's age curve is the closest match to Jamey's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Jamey
How old is the average Jamey?
The average Jamey in the US is 46 years old. The median is 49, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Jamey?
About 8,900 Jameys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 9,800 babies given the name since 1944.
When was the name Jamey most popular?
In 1976, when about 580 baby boys were named Jamey.
Is Jamey a Gen X name?
Yes. About 54% of living Jameys are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Is Jamey a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 68% of living Jameys are men, and 32% are women. The women average 43 and the men 47.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this