Jamerson
Jamerson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of James.
Origin and history
Jamerson originates as an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of James'. Historically rare as a given name in the United States, it offers a contemporary alternative to James or Jameson. It remains a relatively uncommon given name choice in recent U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
649 babies in the United States have been named Jamerson since 1880. It ranks #4027 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1879.
States where it is most popular
- GA (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 13 |
| 1970-1980 | 86 |
| 1980-1990 | 126 |
| 1990-2000 | 109 |
| 2000-2010 | 101 |
| 2010-2019 | 166 |
| 2020-2029 | 48 |
Nicknames
Jame, Jay
Fun facts
- Jamerson developed as an English patronymic surname derived from the given name James.
- The name fits into the long-standing American naming practice of transferring rare surnames to given names.