Jameson Boy

Popularity: #136 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAY-muh-suhn /ˈdʒeɪ.mə.sən/

Origin: English; Irish

Meaning: English: Son of James; Irish: Supplanter

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jameson is of English origin, derived from the medieval given name James, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob). The transition from Hebrew to English occurred through various linguistic stages, including Greek (Iakobos) and Latin (Iacobus), before evolving into the Old French form Jacques.

The name James became widely adopted in England after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, solidifying its presence in the English-speaking world. The suffix '-son' indicates 'son of,' thus Jameson literally means 'son of James.' This patronymic form became common in English surnames, particularly in Scotland and Northern England, during the late medieval period.

Historically, the name James has significant milestones, notably its association with biblical figures, including James the Just, a leader in the early Christian church, and James the Apostle, both of whom are venerated in Christianity. The name gained further prominence with the reign of King James I of England in the early 17th century, who commissioned the King James Bible in 1611, a pivotal work in English literature and religious history.

This translation played a crucial role in shaping the English language and literature, further embedding the name James in cultural consciousness. Culturally, the name Jameson carries connotations of nobility and strength, often associated with leadership and authority due to its historical ties to kings and saints.

The name has also been embraced in various literary and artistic contexts, reinforcing its significance across generations. The diminutive form Jamie has also emerged, reflecting a more affectionate or familiar usage, which has contributed to the name's enduring legacy.

Famous people named Jameson

In this section, you will find notable people named Jameson. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Jameson who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Jameson who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Jameson Parker is an actor best known for Simon & Simon, The Young and the Restless, and The Rockford Files.

Jameson Taillon is a professional baseball player best known for playing as a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees.

Fictional characters named Jameson

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Jameson is a fictional character from the comic book series Spider-Man. He is the editor-in-chief of the Daily Bugle and often serves as an antagonist to Spider-Man, driven by his disdain for the superhero.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Jameson, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

JacobJasperJulianJettJaxonJace

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jameson. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

JamisonJadenJasperJaxonJettJaceJordanJeremy

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jameson was first seen in the United States in 1922.

Jameson has ranked as high as #125 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, New York, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Jameson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jameson is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jameson was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jameson.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,630 2,609 21
2024 3,059 3,036 23
2023 3,523 3,488 35
2022 4,124 4,079 45
2021 4,374 4,309 65
2020 4,452 4,406 46
2019 4,708 4,674 34
2018 4,303 4,252 51
2017 4,004 3,932 72
2016 3,343 3,284 59
2015 2,907 2,854 53
2014 2,649 2,600 49
2013 2,278 2,236 42
2012 1,869 1,823 46
2011 1,702 1,664 38
2010 1,278 1,229 49
2009 1,045 1,005 40
2008 861 811 50
2007 829 779 50
2006 715 668 47
2005 566 513 53
2004 508 465 43
2003 433 403 30
2002 346 318 28
2001 325 306 19
2000 248 233 15
1999 231 223 8
1998 249 239 10
1997 252 242 10
1996 234 222 12
1995 243 243 0
1994 234 229 5
1993 244 235 9
1992 212 205 7
1991 283 278 5
1990 233 233 0
1989 230 230 0
1988 269 260 9
1987 294 294 0
1986 368 368 0
1985 428 422 6
1984 377 369 8
1983 333 328 5
1982 135 129 6
1981 96 91 5
1980 80 80 0
1979 84 84 0
1978 67 67 0
1977 90 90 0
1976 78 78 0
1975 75 75 0
1974 77 77 0
1973 75 75 0
1972 73 73 0
1971 69 69 0
1970 57 57 0
1969 65 65 0
1968 21 21 0
1967 14 14 0
1966 16 16 0
1965 12 12 0
1964 6 6 0
1963 7 7 0
1962 14 14 0
1961 10 10 0
1960 7 7 0
1959 8 8 0
1957 13 13 0
1955 5 5 0
1954 11 11 0
1953 11 11 0
1950 5 5 0
1949 6 6 0
1947 5 5 0
1922 6 6 0

Top States for Jameson (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 241
8%
CA 212
7%
FL 151
5%
NY 140
5%
PA 136
5%
OH 132
4%
NC 118
4%
MI 117
4%
TN 115
4%
VA 96
3%
IN 90
3%
GA 88
3%
MO 87
3%
IL 75
2%
MA 72
2%
WA 69
2%
MN 66
2%
AZ 62
2%
WI 61
2%
KY 57
2%
NJ 57
2%
MD 55
2%
AL 54
2%
CO 49
2%
UT 48
2%
SC 43
1%
IA 38
1%
LA 35
1%
OK 35
1%
NH 35
1%
OR 34
1%
ID 32
1%
AR 31
1%
NV 31
1%
WV 28
1%
KS 27
1%
CT 26
1%
ME 26
1%
MS 24
1%
ND 20
1%
NE 20
1%
SD 15
0%
RI 14
0%
NM 12
0%
MT 10
0%
VT 10
0%
WY 8
0%
DE 8
0%
AK 8
0%