How Many People Are Named Jameson?

Complete statistics for the name Jameson: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jameson
Rare
Old English

Jameson means 'supplanter', a rare male name. It's estimated that 1 in 5,533 Americans today are named Jameson, totaling 59,638 people. The name peaked in popularity in 2019, with 4,707 births.

~12,595
Living in US
1 in 26,316
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Confident Dynamic
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

61,013
Worldwide Bearers
#20,250
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
59,638
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
233
🇳🇬 Nigeria
210
🇨🇦 Canada
154
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
137
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
136
🇲🇾 Malaysia
113
🇰🇪 Kenya
41
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
37
🇹🇿 Tanzania
37

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
58,461 (98%)
♀ Female
1,177 (2%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
55,151
Would be under 30 (91%)
5,153
Would be 30–60 (9%)
126
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 60,430 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jameson Through the Generations

Jameson, a name that's seen a surge in recent years, reflects a modern trend in naming. With 59,638 people bearing the name in the United States alone, it's clear that Jameson is here to stay. Interestingly, 91% of those named Jameson are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely contemporary choice. The peak year of 2019 saw a significant spike in births, with 4,707 new Jamesons joining the world that year, cementing its place among rising stars in the naming world.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5,975
Texas 4,091
Ohio 2,619
New York 2,602
Florida 2,539
Pennsylvania 2,406
Michigan 2,102
North Carolina 1,932
Illinois 1,882
Massachusetts 1,691

✨ Similar Names to Jameson

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jameson's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Jameson

How Many People Have the Name Jameson?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,595 people in the United States currently share the name Jameson. That works out to roughly 1 in every 26,316 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Jameson a Common or Rare Name?

Jameson is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Jameson Mean?

Jameson means "supplanter" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jameson in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.

When Was Jameson Most Popular?

The name Jameson reached peak popularity in 2019, with 4,707 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jameson?

Approximately 12,595 people named Jameson live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12,595. That works out to roughly 1 in 26,316 Americans.

Is Jameson a rare name?

Jameson is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 26,316 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jameson mean?

Jameson means "supplanter" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Jameson more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Jameson are male and 2% are female.

When was Jameson most popular?

Jameson peaked in 2019 with 4,707 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US12,595
All-Time Births12,595
1 in X1 in 26,316
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2019
World Rank#20,250
Male %98%
Female %2%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.