The baby name Jamie-Lynn is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced JAY-mee-lin (IPA: /ˈdʒeɪ.mi.lɪn/).
Jamie-Lynn is English in Origin.
The baby name Jamie-Lynn is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced JAY-mee-lin (IPA: /ˈdʒeɪ.mi.lɪn/).
Jamie-Lynn is English in Origin.
Jamie-Lynn merges two English given names. Jamie is a Scottish/English diminutive of James, itself from the Hebrew name Yaakov, often interpreted as "supplanter." Lynn developed as a surname and given name from Welsh llyn "lake, pool," and from English place-names near bodies of water. Combined, Jamie-Lynn carries a blended sense of "supplanter" joined to imagery of lakes and clear water. The hyphen marks it as a deliberate double name, and in this form it is used chiefly for girls, while Jamie alone remains unisex.
Hyphenated pairings like Jamie-Lynn gained currency in North America in the late 20th century, echoing Southern U.S. and sometimes French-Canadian naming patterns. The name's profile rose in the 2000s with actress Jamie Lynn Spears. Common variants include Jamie Lynn (unhyphenated), Jaime-Lynn, Jaimie-Lynn, Jayme-Lynn; the second element also appears as Lynne or Lyn. Short forms are Jamie, JL, and Jamie-Lyn.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Girls | 2016 | #303 | 6 | 2,798 |
| France | Girls | 2010 | #421 | 4 | 3,152 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
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