Jamison Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jamison is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jamison?
Jamison is spelled J-A-M-I-S-O-N. The name has 7 letters.
Jamison at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The literal meaning of Jamison is “son of James.”
- Origin
- Jamison is commonly associated with English and Scottish origins as a patronymic surname meaning “son of James.”
- Pronunciation
- JAM-uh-suhn · 3 syllables
Jamison Popularity in 2025
Rank#8,362
Recorded Births12
Rank#785
Recorded Births324
- Girls usage fell 2,919 places to #8,362 and recorded 11 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 26 places to #785 and recorded 11 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 Jamison Mean?
The literal meaning of Jamison is “son of James.”
Origin: Jamison is commonly associated with English and Scottish origins as a patronymic surname meaning “son of James.”
How Do You Pronounce Jamison?
PronunciationJAM-uh-suhn
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Jamison?
- History
- The name Jamison has historically been used as a surname and has also appeared as a given name. It is derived from the given name James, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Jacob.
Jamison 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 | 12 | #8,362 |
| 2025 | Boys | 324 | #785 |
| 2024 | Girls | 23 | #5,443 |
| 2024 | Boys | 335 | #759 |
| 2023 | Girls | 18 | #6,409 |
| 2023 | Boys | 416 | #657 |
| 2022 | Girls | 17 | #6,707 |
| 2022 | Boys | 486 | #589 |
| 2021 | Girls | 24 | #5,237 |
| 2021 | Boys | 563 | #521 |
| 2020 | Girls | 30 | #4,453 |
| 2020 | Boys | 622 | #479 |
| 2019 | Girls | 35 | #4,072 |
| 2019 | Boys | 704 | #435 |
| 2018 | Girls | 31 | #4,458 |
| 2018 | Boys | 675 | #446 |
| 2017 | Girls | 44 | #3,479 |
| 2017 | Boys | 712 | #436 |
| 2016 | Girls | 39 | #3,849 |
| 2016 | Boys | 679 | #456 |
| 2015 | Girls | 46 | #3,429 |
| 2015 | Boys | 690 | #444 |
| 2014 | Girls | 48 | #3,326 |
| 2014 | Boys | 689 | #440 |
When Was Jamison 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.
2017 · Boys
712 recorded births
National rank #436
2019 · Boys
704 recorded births
National rank #435
2015 · Boys
690 recorded births
National rank #444
2014 · Boys
689 recorded births
National rank #440
Where Jamison 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #299 | 6 |
| SC | #348 | 15 |
| KS | #386 | 9 |
| KY | #404 | 12 |
| OH | #439 | 24 |
| IN | #452 | 15 |
| MO | #457 | 13 |
| MS | #471 | 6 |