Declining since 2019, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Jaymeson since 1985
Babies named Jaymeson per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 154 |
| 2010s | 324 |
| 2020s | 160 |
Meaning & origin
Jaymeson is a modern respelling of Jameson, a patronymic surname meaning 'son of James.' It first appeared in U.S. records in 1985 and saw its peak popularity in 2020, after which it has been declining in use. With a rank of 6,446 in 2025 and a frequency of about 1 in 131,390 births, it remains a rare but recognizable choice. The name reflects the trend of substituting 'y' for 'a' in traditional names, giving it a contemporary feel.
Jaymeson is an elaborated form of James, derived from the English patronymic meaning 'son of James'. James itself comes from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob). The spelling with 'y' instead of 'a' is a modern respelling popularized in the late 20th century as part of the trend of substituting 'y' for vowels.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay, Jamie, Jace, Sonny
Sibling names for Jaymeson
Names that share Jaymeson's style, for a brother or sister.
