Jamison means son of James or supplanter's son — from the Hebrew/English. Jameson Irish Whiskey IS one of the world's most beloved spirits. The -son adds English-traditional weight to James-heritage. Three syllables of the world's most beloved whiskey, James-supplanter-heritage, and -son traditional English.
MeaningFormal: "Son of James" Simple: "James' son"
OriginEnglish
GenderMale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 9
US Rank (today)#523
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Why parents love Jamison
Jameson IS one of the world's most beloved whiskeys.
The meaning son of James carries supplanter heritage.
Three syllables with a strong, English sound: JAY-mih-son.
James and Son are both embedded.
The Irish-English bridge gives genuine depth.
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The vibe of Jamison
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Origin & history of Jamison
Hebrew Jacob→James→Jamison (son of)
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English roots
Jamison means son of James. Jameson Irish Whiskey is one of the world's most beloved spirits.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: English; Jameson Whiskey (1780).
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Today
Jamison remains a beloved choice, ranking #523 in the US. 22,398 babies have been named Jamison since 1931.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Jamison?
2017peak year
Jamison has been losing ground. Once far more common, it has been declining steadily in recent years. It currently ranks around #523, with about 618 babies named Jamison each year. In 2017, 712 babies received the name (ranked #435). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 22,398.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Jamison's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — James-son adventure. People named Jamison tend to be strong, traditional, and gifted at being the son of supplanter AND Ireland's most beloved.
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