Is Jamison a boy's or girl's name?

Jamison is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 1,931 recorded births.

When was Jamison most popular?

Jamison reached its peak popularity in 2017 with 712 births that year. It is currently ranked #758 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Jamison?

Jamison is currently ranked #758 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 20,467 babies since 1931.

Jamison

A Old English name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsOld EnglishDeclining Also a pet name

#758▼ 98in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A Scottish surname transferred from the given name.

Jamison is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, a patronymic surname meaning 'son of James' — James from the Hebrew Ya'akov meaning 'supplanter.' Jameson whiskey, named after the Jameson family of Irish distillers, gave it associations with Irish heritage and quality craftsmanship.

With over 20,000 U.S. births, Jamison has genuine staying power. It has a distinguished, slightly Southern character — three syllables of sturdy American confidence. It sits alongside Harrison, Addison, and Emerson in the patronymic surname-as-first-name tradition, combining family heritage naming with contemporary style.

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Popularity Over Time

Jamison was #575 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #758, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jamison
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	2,418	#602	▼
2010s	6,346	#461	▲
2000s	4,098	#571	▲
1990s	2,513	#660	▲
1980s	2,190	#606	▼
1970s	2,440	#534	▲
1960s	333	#1639	▲
1950s	118	#2691	▲
1940s	6	#3503	▲
1930s	5	#4040	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jamison
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	335	#758	-80 (-19.3%)
2023	415	#660	-71 (-14.6%)
2022	486	#588	-74 (-13.2%)
2021	560	#523	-62 (-10.0%)
2020	622	#479	-82 (-11.6%)
2019	704	#435	+29 (4.3%)
2018	675	#446	-37 (-5.2%)
2017	712	#435	+33 (4.9%)
2016	679	#456	-11 (-1.6%)
2015	690	#446	+1 (0.1%)
2014	689	#441	+74 (12.0%)
2013	615	#458	+78 (14.5%)
2012	537	#496	+10 (1.9%)
2011	527	#496	+9 (1.7%)
2010	518	#499	+38 (7.9%)
2009	480	#551	-28 (-5.5%)
2008	508	#528	-15 (-2.9%)
2007	523	#504	+50 (10.6%)
2006	473	#533	+40 (9.2%)
2005	433	#553	+41 (10.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Jamison as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Jamison has also been given to 1,931 girls in the U.S. since 1956.

#5671

Current rank

1,931

Total births

2005

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Jamison be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Jamison is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #758. As a girl's name, it ranks #5671.

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Jamison, the pet name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1931–2024) · Methodology