Jameson
How to say it: JAYM-sun · /ˈdʒeɪmsən/
Patronymic surname meaning 'son of James'; James derives from Latin Jacomus, a form of Hebrew Ya'akov meaning 'supplanter'.
Jameson was the 153rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,609 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 9% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #224 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #153 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,609 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,270 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −9% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #224 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Growth brought Jameson to its best showing yet in the 2020s. A slight dip looks likely from here.
What goes with it
Full of breath and warmth, Jameson feels strong and sturdy. Jackson makes a stylistic match, and Jamie is an easy nickname.
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Nicknames
- James
- Jamie
- Jame
- Jay
Honouring a Jameson in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jameson is about 1 in 53.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
Famous people named Jameson
- Jameson Parker (born 1947)American actor
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Jameson Irish whiskey, best-selling Irish whiskey
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