Declining since 2018, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Jamerson since 1968
Babies named Jamerson per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 86 |
| 1980s | 126 |
| 1990s | 109 |
| 2000s | 101 |
| 2010s | 166 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Jamerson is a modern American given name derived from a patronymic surname, meaning 'son of James.' First recorded in 1968, it emerged during a period when surnames were increasingly adopted as first names. The name peaked in popularity in 2019, but has since been falling in use, with a trajectory of decline beginning in 2018. As of 2025, Jamerson ranks 10,695, with approximately 1 in 284,679 boys receiving the name. While the name is not widely used in any particular state, its sound aligns with trend of -son suffix names that have been popular in recent decades.
Jamerson is a patronymic surname meaning 'son of James,' derived from the given name James, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Jacob. As a given name, it follows the tradition of using surnames as first names, particularly in the United States. The name emerged as a first name in the late 1960s, reflecting a broader trend of adopting family names as given names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jam, Jay, Jamey
Sibling names for Jamerson
Names that share Jamerson's style, for a brother or sister.
