Jameson Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jameson is an English name meaning 'son of James,' derived from the Hebrew Yaakov. It evolved through Greek and Latin forms before becoming popular in English. The name is associated with strength and reliability, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 19th century and has several variants like Jim and Jimmy.
The name Jameson is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Jameson has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too rising for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jameson' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7162nd out of 7545 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3402nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1049th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 611th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 403rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 108th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11245th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4131st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3342nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jameson' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jameson"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒeɪməsən/
Origin
English
Etymology
Jameson is derived from the name James, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yaakov (Jacob). The suffix '-son' indicates 'son of,' making Jameson mean 'son of James.'
Meaning
son of James
Language Evolution
Yaakov (Hebrew), Iakobos (Greek), Jacobus (Latin), James (Old French), Jameson (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Jameson gained popularity as a surname in the English-speaking world, particularly in the 19th century, and has since evolved into use as a first name.
Variants & Derivatives
James, Jim, Jimmy, Jamey
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jameson is perceived as a strong and traditional name, often associated with qualities such as reliability and leadership.
Famous People
Jameson Parker (actor), Jameson Taillon (baseball player), Jameson Whiskey (brand)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jameson"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jameson"
"Jameson" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7162nd of 7545 | 6 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3402nd of 7552 | 108 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1049th of 10718 | 954 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 611th of 16616 | 4,134 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 403rd of 24088 | 10,921 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 108th of 23106 | 43,120 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11245th of 27321 | 77 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4131st of 35406 | 536 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3342nd of 30306 | 574 |
Regional Popularity of "Jameson" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
33.98% 998th/2937 |
32.56% 1134th/3483 |
43.92% 1545th/3518 |
31.40% 1270th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
14.57% 537th/3685 |
13.23% 592nd/4475 |
13.15% 683rd/5194 |
9.53% 602nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
7.42% 340th/4582 |
6.39% 330th/5164 |
6.67% 488th/7313 |
5.91% 441st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
2.23% 89th/3984 |
2.30% 103rd/4487 |
1.92% 131st/6822 |
1.67% 105th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Jameson" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
64.93% 4748th/7313 |
62.05% 4631st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
51.67% 3525th/6822 |
50.11% 3145th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jameson"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jameson" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.