Jameson
Jameson is an English surname meaning "son of James," derived from the Hebrew name meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." Originally a patronymic surname, it has gained popularity as a distinguished first name with Irish and Scottish roots.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,396. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,664
- 2012: 1,823
- 2013: 2,236
- 2014: 2,600
- 2015: 2,854
- 2016: 3,284
- 2017: 3,932
- 2018: 4,252
- 2019: 4,674
- 2020: 4,406
- 2021: 4,309
- 2022: 4,079
- 2023: 3,488
- 2024: 3,036
- 2025: 2,609
- 2026 (projected): 2,396
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Shares the well-known whiskey brand name, which some parents embrace
- •Offers versatile nickname options from formal to casual
- •Works well in professional settings while remaining approachable
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Famous People
Jameson Parker
Actor known for 'Simon & Simon'
Jameson Taillon
Professional baseball pitcher
Jameson Clark
Professional race car driver
Jameson Thomas
Silent film actor
Statistics
61,883
Total births since 1880
2019
Peak year
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