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Jamison

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

Meaning: From the surname Jamison/Jameson — 'son of James', from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter'; predominantly a boys' name; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Son of James: Jamison is 'son of James (the supplanter)'. Crisp and modern; predominantly a boys' name, here for girls.
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Origin MediumHebrew, English
MeaningFrom the surname Jamison/Jameson — 'son of James', from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter'; predominantly a boys' name; here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#5671 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,931

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519562024

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

Jamison comes from the surname Jamison/Jameson — 'son of James', from Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), 'supplanter, holder of the heel'. A crisp, modern surname-name; predominantly a boys' name, here covered for girls honestly (slug distinguished); nicknames Jamie or Jem.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, son-of-James at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Jamison means 'son of James' (James from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter') — a crisp surname-name — predominantly a boys' name, increasingly given to girls (which we flag).
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name — Jamison — root etymology

Variations

JamesonJamiesonJamisyn

Nicknames

Jamie

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Jamieson— a companion spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jamison mean?

Jamison means 'son of James (supplanter)'.

How do you pronounce Jamison?

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

Is Jamison a boy or girl name?

Jamison is predominantly a boys' name; this page covers its use for girls.

How popular is Jamison?

Jamison is rare for girls in the U.S.

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