Jameson means son of James — the supplanter's lineage carried through a patronymic. Jameson Irish Whiskey is the world's bestselling Irish whiskey, giving the name an amber, oak-barrel warmth. It's James with a son attached: same presidential DNA, same Bond heritage, plus the warmth of aged whiskey. Three syllables of James's dynasty continued.
Jameson is a patronymic meaning son of James. Jameson Irish Whiskey, founded in 1780, is the world's bestselling Irish whiskey. The name carries all of James's heritage — six US presidents, James Bond, James Dean — plus the amber warmth of aged whiskey. The name has entered the US charts for both genders.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Medieval patronymic; Jameson whiskey founded 1780.
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Today
Jameson remains a beloved choice, ranking #100 in the US. 60,430 babies have been named Jameson since 1922.
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How popular is Jameson?
2019peak year
Jameson has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks inside the top hundred (#100), with about 3,877 babies named Jameson each year. In 2019, 4,673 babies were named Jameson (ranked #77 nationally). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 60,430.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
4,673 Babies named in peak year (ranked #77)
3,877Avg. per year (last decade)
38,770Total registrations last 10 years
60,430All-time total (since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #100)Very popular
Jameson's Life Path 8 is the achiever's number — achieving through lineage. People named Jameson tend to be warm, distinguished, and aware they carry something aged and valuable.
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