Jamieson
Meaningson of James · Scottish
- US rank
- #3,658
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,269 in 1974
30 babies were named Jamieson in the US in 2025. It has dropped 522 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1948–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 56,818 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jamieson, 30 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jamieson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJamieson first shows up in US birth records in 1948, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 77 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1974, when it reached #1,269.
- TrendJamieson has slipped 522 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,658. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Scottish, Jamieson means “son of James”. Our records link it to English and Scottish roots.
About the name Jamieson
Jamieson is a boy name of English and Scottish origin meaning “son of James”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Jamieson for boys from 1948 to 2025, in 68 of those 78 years. Its best year was 1974, when it ranked #1,269 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,658, with 30 babies.
Origin:English namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1.4 | 714,286 boys |
| 1950s | 1.1 | 952,381 boys |
| 1960s | 2.9 | 350,877 boys |
| 1970s | 18 | 55,772 boys |
| 1980s | 14 | 69,109 boys |
| 1990s | 13 | 77,580 boys |
| 2000s | 13 | 79,239 boys |
| 2010s | 17 | 58,343 boys |
| 2020s | 17 | 58,824 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 Jamieson
What does the name Jamieson mean?
Jamieson means “son of James” in Scottish.
What is the origin of the name Jamieson?
Jamieson has English, Scottish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Jamieson a boy or girl name?
Jamieson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jamieson?
Jamieson ranked #3,658 for US boys in 2025, given to 30 babies. Its best year was 1974 (#1,269).