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Jamieson

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How to Pronounce Jamieson

Pronounced JAY-mə-sən /ˈdʒeɪ.mə.sən/High

Meaning: From the surname Jamieson/Jameson — 'son of James', from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter'Medium

In 30 seconds: Son of James: Jamieson is 'son of James (the supplanter)'. Crisp, distinguished, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew, English
MeaningFrom the surname Jamieson/Jameson — 'son of James', from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter'
U.S. rank (2025)#3697 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1974
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,612
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197419482025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jamieson comes from the surname Jamieson/Jameson — 'son of James', from Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), 'supplanter, holder of the heel'. A crisp, distinguished Scottish surname-name; nicknames Jamie or Jay.

It registers thinly as a first name. Rare, son-of-James at the root, and distinguished.

Did you know? Jamieson means 'son of James' (James from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter') — a crisp surname-name (a Scottish spelling of Jameson; nickname Jamie).
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Jameson — root etymology

Variations

JamesonJamisonJaymeson

Nicknames

JamieJay

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Jamison— a companion spelling
Jaymeson— another spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jamieson mean?

Jamieson means 'son of James (supplanter)'.

How do you pronounce Jamieson?

It's said JAY-mə-sən /ˈdʒeɪ.mə.sən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jamieson a boy or girl name?

Jamieson is a boy's name.

How popular is Jamieson?

Jamieson is a rare name in the U.S.

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