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Jameson

Jameson is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “son of James.” In 2024 it was given to 3,025 boys in the United States.

Jameson at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic · English & American
Meaning
“son of James”
Pronunciation
/ˈd͡ʒeɪməsən/

About the name Jameson

Jameson belongs to the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “son of James” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Jameson first appears in Social Security records in 1922. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #77 in 2019, and in 2024 3,025 babies received the name — 59,243 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jameson in US records

First recorded (US)
1922
Best US rank
#77 in 2019
Peak year
2019
Babies named Jameson in 2024
3,025
Total since 1880
59,243

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jameson mean?

Jameson means “son of James” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Jameson a boy or girl name?

Jameson is a boy name. In 2024, 3,025 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jameson?

Jameson comes from the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jameson?

Jameson first appears in US records in 1922. Its best-ever ranking was #77 in 2019, and 3,025 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Jameson?

Jameson is pronounced /ˈd͡ʒeɪməsən/ (IPA).

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