Jamison Unisex

Popularity: #605 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJAM-ih-sun / /ˈdʒeɪ.mɪ.sən/

English; Scottish

Meaning

English: Son of James; Scottish: Supplanter

Historical & Cultural Background

Jamison is derived from the name James, which has biblical roots. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages. It gained popularity as a surname before transitioning into a first name. The name reflects a tradition of using surnames as given names, particularly in the United States.

Trend Summary

Jamison has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

JadenJaredJordanJuliusJace

Variants

  • Jamieson
  • Jameson

International Variants

  • Jaime (Spanish)
  • Jacques (French)
  • Santiago (Spanish)

Famous people named Jamison

Jamison Crowder is an American football wide receiver known for his time in the NFL.

Jamison Parker is an American actor recognized for his role in the television series 'The Young and the Restless.'.

Fictional characters named Jamison

Jamison is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II,' known for his role in the storyline.

Jamison is a character in the book series 'The Mortal Instruments,' serving as a supporting figure.

Sibling Suggestions

JamesJacobJasperJaxonJettJulian

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jamison was first seen in the United States in 1931. Jamison has ranked as high as #752 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, North Carolina, Texas, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Jamison has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jamison (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 27
10%
PA 23
8%
OH 22
8%
TN 17
6%
NC 16
6%
KY 15
5%
MI 14
5%
IL 12
4%
FL 12
4%
CA 11
4%
NY 10
4%
SC 10
4%
GA 10
4%
AL 9
3%
IN 8
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19315
19496
19507
19515
19528
195311
195411
19558
19567
195719
195820
195922
196021
196112
196214
196317
196431
196525
196626
196730
196836
1969121
1970195
1971175
1972226
1973364
1974347
1975275
1976266
1977202
1978172
1979218
1980183
1981179
1982179
1983187
1984230
1985266
1986254
1987227
1988240
1989245
1990232
1991280
1992251
1993245
1994241
1995225
1996219
1997245
1998309
1999266
2000291
2001325
2002298
2003375
2004392
2005433
2006473
2007523
2008508
2009480
2010518
2011527
2012537
2013615
2014689
2015690
2016679
2017712
2018675
2019704
2020622
2021560
2022486
2023415
2024335