Jamieson Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAY-mi-sun //ˈdʒeɪ.mi.sən//
Origin: Scottish; English
Meaning: Scottish: son of James; English: son of the supplanter
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jamieson is of Scottish origin, derived from the given name James, which itself has roots in the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows.' The name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from Hebrew to Greek as Iakobos, then to Latin as Iacobus, and eventually into Old French as Jacques. The introduction of the name into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it became popularized as James.
The suffix '-son' indicates 'son of,' thus Jamieson literally means 'son of James.' Historically, the name James has significant biblical connections, being borne by several important figures, including James the Just, a leader in the early Christian church, and James, son of Zebedee, one of the apostles. The name's prominence was further solidified through various monarchs, notably James I of England, who reigned in the early 17th century and commissioned the King James Bible, a pivotal work in English literature and Christianity.
The use of Jamieson as a surname can be traced back to Scotland, where it became established in the 15th century, often associated with families or clans that held the name James in high regard. Culturally, Jamieson carries connotations of strength and leadership, reflecting the historical significance of its root name, James.
The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, with diminutive versions like Jamie being commonly used. The enduring nature of Jamieson can be attributed to its strong biblical and royal associations, which have allowed it to maintain a presence in Scottish heritage and beyond.
Famous people named Jamieson
In this section, you will find notable people named Jamieson. 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 Jamieson who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Jamieson Price is a voice actor best known for his work in video games such as Final Fantasy, World of Warcraft, and the Naruto series.
Jamieson Boulanger is a musician best known for his contributions to the band The New Electric.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jamieson was first seen in the United States in 1948.
Jamieson has ranked as high as #1038 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Georgia.
In the past 5 years the name Jamieson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jamieson 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 Jamieson was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jamieson (2022)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
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 Jamieson.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2020 | 36 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2014 | 33 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2010 | 33 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2006 | 29 |
| 2005 | 34 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1996 | 32 |
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1994 | 24 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1992 | 41 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1989 | 29 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1987 | 32 |
| 1986 | 27 |
| 1985 | 35 |
| 1984 | 27 |
| 1983 | 26 |
| 1982 | 29 |
| 1981 | 25 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1979 | 18 |
| 1978 | 28 |
| 1977 | 32 |
| 1976 | 29 |
| 1975 | 41 |
| 1974 | 44 |
| 1973 | 31 |
| 1972 | 30 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1948 | 5 |