Jamison
Jamison is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of James.
Origin and history
Jamison is an English name originally used as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of James'. It emerged as a given name in the United States, blending traditional roots with a modern surname-as-a-given-name trend. It remains consistently chosen for boys, maintaining a steady presence on the U.S. national name charts.
Popularity in the United States
20,796 babies in the United States have been named Jamison since 1880. It ranks #823 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #593.
States where it is most popular
- CA (7.1 %)
- TX (5.8 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
- NC (5 %)
- PA (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 118 |
| 1960-1970 | 333 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,440 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,190 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,513 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,098 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,347 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,746 |
Famous people named Jamison
- Jamison Olave: Soccer player, Coach
- Jamison Crowder: American football player
Nicknames
Jamie, Jame, Jay
Fun facts
- Jamison developed as a Scottish and Northern English patronymic surname before gaining popularity as a given name.
- It is a popular alternative spelling to Jameson, which is also widely used in North America.