MallowbyNames

Jamyson

JAM-ih-son · son of Jamie, a variant of James, which derives from the Hebrew name Yaakov meaning 'supplanter'.

Peak popularity
2020
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2021

Declining since 2021.

Popularity of Jamyson since 2003

Babies named Jamyson per year in U.S. Social Security records.

5101520102020Most births 2020Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2000s36
2010s67
2020s47

Meaning & origin

Jamyson is a modern respelling of the patronymic Jamison, which saw its first recorded use in 2003. It reached its peak popularity in 2020, then began a declining trend since 2021. The name closely follows the fashion for surnames as first names, especially those ending in -son. Although its rank and 1-in-N figures are not recorded due to low numbers, its trajectory shows a recent downturn after a brief rise. The name has not been associated with any top states, reflecting its very recent and diffuse usage across the United States.

Jamyson is a modern respelling of Jamison, itself a patronymic surname derived from the given name Jamie, a diminutive of James. James comes from the Latin Iacomus, ultimately from the Hebrew Yaakov. The -son suffix denotes 'son of', making Jamyson a stylistic variant popularized in the early 2000s alongside other -son and -lynn names.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jam, Jamy, Sonny

Variants: Jamison, Jamieson, Jameson

Sibling names for Jamyson

Names that share Jamyson's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Jamyson mean?
Jamyson means 'son of Jamie', a variant of James, which ultimately comes from the Hebrew Yaakov meaning 'supplanter'.
How popular is the name Jamyson?
Jamyson first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 2003, reached its peak rank in 2020, and has declined in usage since 2021. However, specific rank and 1-in-N data are not available due to low frequency.
Is Jamyson a boy's name?
Jamyson is used predominantly for boys, though its similarity to modern feminine names may allow unisex usage.