Jameson
Meaningson of James · English
- US rank
- #137
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #77 in 2019
2,609 babies were named Jameson in the US in 2025. It has dropped 58 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1981–2025
US births per million boys, 1922–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jameson you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 655 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jameson, 2,609 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jameson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJameson first shows up in US birth records in 1922, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 103 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #77.
- Then vs nowJameson is 13× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 8,432 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 655.
- TrendJameson has slipped 58 places over the last five years and now sits at #137. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedJameson is most popular in Wyoming, where it ranks #47, followed by Maine (#49) and New Hampshire (#55). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn English, Jameson means “son of James”. Our records link it to English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Jameson
Jameson is a boy name of English and Hebrew origin meaning “son of James”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Jameson for boys from 1922 to 2025, in 75 of those 104 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #77 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #137, with 2,609 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.5 | 393,013 girls |
| 1990s | 3.7 | 270,270 girls |
| 2000s | 20 | 49,529 girls |
| 2010s | 28 | 35,511 girls |
| 2020s | 24 | 41,494 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.7 | 1,454,545 boys |
| 1940s | 0.6 | 1,639,344 boys |
| 1950s | 2.6 | 386,100 boys |
| 1960s | 9.3 | 107,411 boys |
| 1970s | 45 | 22,031 boys |
| 1980s | 139 | 7,192 boys |
| 1990s | 121 | 8,290 boys |
| 2000s | 274 | 3,650 boys |
| 2010s | 1,530 | 653 boys |
| 2020s | 2,113 | 473 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Jameson
What does the name Jameson mean?
Jameson means “son of James” in English.
What is the origin of the name Jameson?
Jameson has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Jameson a boy or girl name?
Jameson is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Jameson?
Jameson ranked #137 for US boys in 2025, given to 2,609 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#77).