Jameson
Jameson: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หdอกสeษชmษsษn/
Meaning and origin of Jameson
- A Scottish and Northern Irish surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name James.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From James + -son.
How popular is Jameson?
Since 1880, 1,208 girls and 61,883 boys in the U.S. have been named Jameson (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2494 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #77 in 2019. In 2025 it ranked #137 for boys, with 2,630 babies given the name.
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Jameson FAQ
What does the name Jameson mean?
A Scottish and Northern Irish surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name James. A male given name transferred from the surname. From James + -son.
What is the origin of the name Jameson?
Jameson is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Jameson?
Since 1880, 1,208 girls and 61,883 boys in the U.S. have been named Jameson (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2494 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #77 in 2019. In 2025 it ranked #137 for boys, with 2,630 babies given the name.
Is Jameson a boy or girl name?
Jameson is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,208 girls and 61,883 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.