Jameson Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jameson is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jameson?
Jameson is spelled J-A-M-E-S-O-N. The name has 7 letters.
Jameson at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Son of James, where James is a form of Jacob, meaning “supplanter.”
- Origin
- Jameson is a patronymic surname derived from the given name James, which is often used as a given name itself.
- Pronunciation
- JAY-muh-suhn · 3 syllables
Jameson Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,722
Recorded Births21
Rank#137
Recorded Births2,609
- Girls usage fell 279 places to #5,722 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 19 places to #137 and recorded 427 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Jameson Mean?
Son of James, where James is a form of Jacob, meaning “supplanter.”
Origin: Jameson is a patronymic surname derived from the given name James, which is often used as a given name itself.
How Do You Pronounce Jameson?
PronunciationJAY-muh-suhn
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Jameson?
- History
- Jameson has been used historically as a surname in English-speaking countries and has also been adopted as a given name.
Jameson Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 21 | #5,722 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,609 | #137 |
| 2024 | Girls | 23 | #5,443 |
| 2024 | Boys | 3,036 | #118 |
| 2023 | Girls | 35 | #4,114 |
| 2023 | Boys | 3,488 | #102 |
| 2022 | Girls | 45 | #3,470 |
| 2022 | Boys | 4,079 | #85 |
| 2021 | Girls | 65 | #2,638 |
| 2021 | Boys | 4,309 | #80 |
| 2020 | Girls | 46 | #3,338 |
| 2020 | Boys | 4,406 | #79 |
| 2019 | Girls | 34 | #4,162 |
| 2019 | Boys | 4,674 | #77 |
| 2018 | Girls | 51 | #3,158 |
| 2018 | Boys | 4,252 | #91 |
| 2017 | Girls | 72 | #2,487 |
| 2017 | Boys | 3,932 | #100 |
| 2016 | Girls | 59 | #2,866 |
| 2016 | Boys | 3,284 | #128 |
| 2015 | Girls | 53 | #3,129 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,854 | #144 |
| 2014 | Girls | 49 | #3,272 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,600 | #160 |
When Was Jameson Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2019 · Boys
4,674 recorded births
National rank #77
2020 · Boys
4,406 recorded births
National rank #79
2021 · Boys
4,309 recorded births
National rank #80
2018 · Boys
4,252 recorded births
National rank #91
Where Jameson Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WY | #47 | 9 |
| ME | #49 | 20 |
| NH | #55 | 24 |
| MI | #57 | 142 |
| HI | #63 | 13 |
| VT | #64 | 7 |
| WV | #65 | 27 |
| RI | #77 | 13 |