How Many People Are Named Jamieson?
Complete statistics for the name Jamieson: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jamieson is a rare name with roots in Scotland, and it's very uncommon, only 1,612 people named Jamieson live in the US today, which means 1 in 204,735 Americans have this name. The majority, 48%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 30All 1,690 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: 1974Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jamieson Through the Generations
With just 1,690 total births recorded in the US, Jamieson has always been a niche name. Its peak popularity came in 1974 when 44 babies were given this name, but it's remained stable since then. Today, the average age of someone named Jamieson is 30, with a significant portion, 819, being under 30 and another 814 falling between 30 and 60, indicating its status as a newer-generation name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jamieson's Scottish roots
📄 About the Name Jamieson
How Many People Have the Name Jamieson?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,205 people in the United States currently share the name Jamieson. That works out to roughly 1 in every 46,003 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Jamieson a Common or Rare Name?
Jamieson 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jamieson in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.
When Was Jamieson Most Popular?
The name Jamieson reached peak popularity in 1974, with 44 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Jamieson?
Approximately 7,205 people named Jamieson live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,205. That works out to roughly 1 in 46,003 Americans.
Is Jamieson a rare name?
Jamieson is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 46,003 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jamieson mean?
The meaning and origin of Jamieson are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Jamieson more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Jamieson are male and 5% are female.
When was Jamieson most popular?
Jamieson peaked in 1974 with 44 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.