Jamison
A Scottish surname transferred from the given name.
Every Jamison since 1931 — 22,740 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jamison
Jamison is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #786 in 2025 with 324 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1931, 22,740 American babies have been named Jamison — about 91% boys and 9% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2017, when 756 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jamison stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jamison year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,572 | 324 | #786 |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,517 | 335 | #759 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,518 | 416 | #658 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,836 | 486 | #590 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,307 | 563 | #522 |
| 2020 | 30 | #4,489 | 622 | #479 |
| 2019 | 35 | #4,103 | 704 | #435 |
| 2018 | 31 | #4,495 | 675 | #446 |
| 2017 | 44 | #3,508 | 712 | #436 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,883 | 679 | #456 |
| 2015 | 46 | #3,452 | 690 | #446 |
| 2014 | 48 | #3,345 | 689 | #441 |
| 2013 | 39 | #3,879 | 615 | #458 |
| 2012 | 48 | #3,396 | 538 | #496 |
| 2011 | 45 | #3,517 | 527 | #496 |
| 2010 | 55 | #3,059 | 518 | #499 |
| 2009 | 51 | #3,267 | 480 | #551 |
| 2008 | 73 | #2,563 | 508 | #528 |
| 2007 | 79 | #2,407 | 523 | #504 |
| 2006 | 79 | #2,382 | 473 | #533 |
| 2005 | 104 | #1,864 | 433 | #553 |
| 2004 | 89 | #2,051 | 392 | #575 |
| 2003 | 98 | #1,879 | 375 | #585 |
| 2002 | 75 | #2,210 | 298 | #645 |
| 2001 | 77 | #2,137 | 325 | #605 |
| 2000 | 51 | #2,832 | 291 | #630 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,743 | 225 | #707 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,647 | 232 | #662 |
| 1985 | 22 | #3,770 | 266 | #534 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,657 | 183 | #642 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,686 | 275 | #485 |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,011 | 195 | #577 |
| 1965 | 8 | #4,996 | 25 | #1,575 |
| 1960 | — | — | 21 | #1,791 |
| 1955 | — | — | 8 | #3,085 |
| 1950 | — | — | 7 | #3,170 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jamison mean?
A Scottish surname transferred from the given name.
How popular is the name Jamison in 2025?
Jamison ranked #786 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 324 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jamison?
22,740 babies have been named Jamison in the United States since 1931, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jamison most popular?
Jamison peaked in 2017, when 756 newborns received the name.
Is Jamison a boy or girl name?
Jamison is used for both: about 9% of babies named Jamison have been girls and 91% boys.
Is the name Jamison rising or falling?
Jamison is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.