Jamieson
Jamieson is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Son of James (supplanter).
Origin and history
Jamieson is a patronymic surname of Scottish and English origin meaning 'son of James'. Derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, it carries the classical root meaning 'supplanter'. In the United States, it is a moderately uncommon traditional surname-turned-given-name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,642 babies in the United States have been named Jamieson since 1880. It ranks #3124 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1751.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.7 %)
- TX (22.9 %)
- FL (14.7 %)
- NY (11 %)
- GA (9.2 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 22 |
| 1960-1970 | 55 |
| 1970-1980 | 291 |
| 1980-1990 | 267 |
| 1990-2000 | 252 |
| 2000-2010 | 252 |
| 2010-2019 | 322 |
| 2020-2029 | 176 |
Nicknames
Jamie, Jay, Jamey
Fun facts
- Jamieson originated as a surname in Scotland and Northern England to denote the literal 'son of James'.
- Because James derives from Jacob, the name ultimately connects to the Hebrew tradition meaning 'one who follows' or 'supplanter'.