How Many People Are Named Jamison?

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

Jamison
Rare
English surname used as a first name

Jamison is a very rare male name, with only 1 in 15,206 Americans bearing it today. That's just 21,702 people in the US, making it truly unique. The name peaked in popularity in 2017, with 756 births that year.

~26,400
Living in US
1 in 12,555
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents compassion, empathy, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

21,809
Worldwide Bearers
#57,539
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
21,702
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
10
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
9
🇦🇺 Australia
9
🇹🇭 Thailand
8
🇨🇳 China
7
🇿🇦 South Africa
6
🇿🇲 Zambia
6
🇻🇪 Venezuela
5
🇮🇩 Indonesia
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
19,805 (91%)
♀ Female
1,898 (9%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 24
15,118
Would be under 30 (67%)
6,990
Would be 30–60 (31%)
290
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 22,398 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: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
5

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

📜 Jamison Through the Generations

Jamison has seen a steady rise in popularity over the years, becoming a favorite among parents looking for a modern, yet strong name. With 22,398 total births recorded since its inception, the name has gained traction, especially among younger generations. Today, 67% of those named Jamison are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely contemporary choice. As the name continues to grow in usage, it's likely to become even more prevalent in coming decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,338
Texas 1,076
Ohio 992
North Carolina 945
Pennsylvania 866
New York 804
Tennessee 795
Michigan 742
Florida 730
Georgia 688

✨ Similar Names to Jamison

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jamison's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Jamison

How Many People Have the Name Jamison?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 26,400 people in the United States currently share the name Jamison. That works out to roughly 1 in every 12,555 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Jamison a Common or Rare Name?

Jamison 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 Jamison Mean?

Jamison means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jamison in SSA data, approximately 91% are male and 9% are female.

When Was Jamison Most Popular?

The name Jamison reached peak popularity in 2017, with 756 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Jamison?

Approximately 26,400 people named Jamison live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 26,400. That works out to roughly 1 in 12,555 Americans.

Is Jamison a rare name?

Jamison is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 12,555 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jamison mean?

Jamison means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Jamison more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 91% of people named Jamison are male and 9% are female.

When was Jamison most popular?

Jamison peaked in 2017 with 756 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US26,400
All-Time Births26,400
1 in X1 in 12,555
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age24
Peak Year2017
World Rank#57,539
Male %91%
Female %9%

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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.