Jamison
Meaningson of James · English
- US rank
- #785
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #408 in 1973
324 babies were named Jamison in the US in 2025. It has dropped 306 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1956–2025
US births per million boys, 1931–2025
Most popular states (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 5,271 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jamison, 324 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jamison would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJamison first shows up in US birth records in 1931, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 94 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1973, when it reached #408.
- TrendJamison has slipped 306 places over the last five years and now sits at #785. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedJamison is most popular in West Virginia, where it ranks #299, followed by South Carolina (#348) and Kansas (#386). It's in the top 1,000 in 23 states.
- MeaningIn English, Jamison means “son of James”. Our records link it to English and Scottish roots.
About the name Jamison
Jamison is a boy name of English and Scottish origin meaning “son of James”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Jamison for boys from 1931 to 2025, in 78 of those 95 years. Its best year was 1973, when it ranked #408 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #785, with 324 babies.
Origin:English namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.9 | 350,877 girls |
| 1960s | 2.1 | 465,116 girls |
| 1970s | 7.6 | 131,062 girls |
| 1980s | 9.3 | 107,527 girls |
| 1990s | 16 | 64,516 girls |
| 2000s | 42 | 23,804 girls |
| 2010s | 25 | 40,766 girls |
| 2020s | 13 | 78,431 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0.5 | 1,875,000 boys |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 boys |
| 1950s | 5.7 | 174,216 boys |
| 1960s | 18 | 55,617 boys |
| 1970s | 150 | 6,678 boys |
| 1980s | 118 | 8,445 boys |
| 1990s | 129 | 7,747 boys |
| 2000s | 205 | 4,887 boys |
| 2010s | 338 | 2,957 boys |
| 2020s | 265 | 3,779 boys |
Other spellings of Jamison
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 Jamison
What does the name Jamison mean?
Jamison means “son of James” in English.
What is the origin of the name Jamison?
Jamison has English, Scottish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Jamison a boy or girl name?
Jamison is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Jamison?
Jamison ranked #785 for US boys in 2025, given to 324 babies. Its best year was 1973 (#408).