Jamison
Boy name · #786 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Jamison? In official American birth records, Jamison has been tracked continuously since 1931, giving it 94 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 324 baby boys were named Jamison, placing it at #786 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #444, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 5,556 boys born in 2025 was named Jamison.
The 94-year story
Jamison first appears in the Social Security records in 1931, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2017, when 712 boys were named Jamison — good for #436 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Jamison per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Jamison against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Jamison in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Jamison is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Jamison will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Jamison is most common
Geography matters for names, and Jamison is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Jamison is most common in SC (0.7 per 1,000), KY (0.6 per 1,000), IN (0.5 per 1,000), MO (0.5 per 1,000), OH (0.5 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.2 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Jamison is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Jamison
Statistically, parents drawn to Jamison tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Judson, Jefferson, Bronson, Edison, and Jayson.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jamison | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 324 | #785 |
| 2024 | 335 | #759 |
| 2023 | 416 | #657 |
| 2022 | 486 | #589 |
| 2021 | 563 | #521 |
| 2020 | 622 | #479 |
| 2019 | 704 | #435 |
| 2018 | 675 | #446 |
| 2017 | 712 | #436 |
| 2016 | 679 | #456 |
| 2015 | 690 | #444 |
| 2014 | 689 | #440 |
| 2013 | 615 | #458 |
| 2012 | 538 | #496 |
| 2011 | 527 | #495 |
| 2010 | 518 | #499 |
| 2009 | 480 | #550 |
| 2008 | 508 | #528 |
| 2007 | 523 | #503 |
| 2006 | 473 | #533 |
| 2005 | 433 | #552 |
| 2004 | 392 | #575 |
| 2003 | 375 | #584 |
| 2002 | 298 | #645 |
| 2001 | 325 | #605 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Jamison?
In official American birth records, the name Jamison first appeared in 1931 (over 94 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 94 years.
Is Jamison a popular boy name?
Jamison ranked #786 among boys in 2025 with 324 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #444.
When was the name Jamison most popular?
Jamison peaked in 2017, when 712 American boys received the name (ranked #436 that year). Since 2017 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jamison?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 5,556 newborn American boys was named Jamison. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.