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).