Declining since 2020, #3,658 for boys today.
Popularity of Jamieson since 1948
Babies named Jamieson per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 22 |
| 1960s | 55 |
| 1970s | 291 |
| 1980s | 267 |
| 1990s | 252 |
| 2000s | 252 |
| 2010s | 322 |
| 2020s | 176 |
Meaning & origin
Jamieson is a Scottish patronymic surname that has seen occasional use as a first name, particularly in the second half of the 20th century. Its earliest recorded use as a given name in the United States was in 1948. The name reached its peak popularity in 1974, when it ranked highest among birth records. Since 2020, its frequency has been declining, reflecting a broader trend away from surname-style names for boys. Texas has been the top state for Jamieson, indicating regional preference in the South. The name remains uncommon enough to feel distinctive while still being familiar through its resemblance to the more common Jameson and Jamison.
Jamieson is a Scottish patronymic surname meaning 'son of James', deriving from the given name James (from Latin Iacomus, ultimately from Hebrew Ya'akov). The name has transitioned to occasional use as a given name, particularly in Scotland and among Scottish diaspora communities. It shares origins with the more common variant Jameson.
Where Jamieson is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jamie, Jay
Sibling names for Jamieson
Names that share Jamieson's style, for a brother or sister.
