Declining since 2018, #785 for boys today.
Popularity of Jamison since 1931
Babies named Jamison per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 | 6 |
| 1950s | 23 | 118 |
| 1960s | 38 | 333 |
| 1970s | 117 | 2,440 |
| 1980s | 159 | 2,190 |
| 1990s | 277 | 2,513 |
| 2000s | 776 | 4,098 |
| 2010s | 430 | 6,347 |
| 2020s | 124 | 2,746 |
Meaning & origin
Jamison first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1931, initially as a rare surname-turned-given-name. It saw a steady climb in popularity throughout the late 20th century, reaching its peak year in 2019. Since 2018, its trajectory has been falling, and in 2025 it ranked 785th, with approximately 1 in 5,272 boys receiving the name. Geographically, Jamison has found particular favor in West Virginia, South Carolina, and Kansas. The name's rise reflects a broader trend of using patronymic surnames (like Jackson and Mason) as first names, though Jamison has always remained less common. Its familiar 'son of James' meaning gives it a traditional feel, while the modern spelling with an 'i' distinguishes it from the whisky-associated Jameson.
Jamison is an English patronymic surname derived from the given name James, ultimately from the Hebrew Jacob (Ya'akov), meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'. As a given name, it follows the Scottish tradition of using surnames as first names, particularly popular in the United States from the late 20th century onward.
Where Jamison is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jamie, Jam
Sibling names for Jamison
Names that share Jamison's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Jamison
Names whose popularity has moved with Jamison's over the last 50 years.
