Jameson

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Son of James; Supplanter

Background: The name Jameson originates from the English surname derived from the given name James, which itself comes from the Latin name Iacobus. In French, James is linked to the name Jacques, meaning 'supplanter.' This name has also been prevalent in Scottish contexts, emphasizing its usage as a patronymic surname indicating 'son of James.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#447
Total births
60,430
Most popular decade
2010s (87,117 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+43 ranks)
Years in Top 100
6
First recorded year
1922

Gender usage

98.0% male 2.0% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1922
First year births
6
First year rank
#3,872
Peak year
2019
Peak year births
4,673
Peak rank
#77
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
3,025
Recent rank
#117

Female

First year
1981
First year births
5
First year rank
#10,411
Peak year
2017
Peak year births
72
Peak rank
#2,486
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
23
Recent rank
#5,419

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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