Total births
61,883
Boys' name · since 1922
Jameson
Since 1922, U.S. Social Security records show 61,883 babies named Jameson, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #118
- among boys today
- 61,883
- born since 1922
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 99.2%
- more common than other boys
61,883 babies have been named Jameson since 1922, making it today's #118 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Jameson recorded 61,883 times among boys since 1922, holding rank #118 nationally today, ahead of 99.2% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1922 to 2025.
- #118 among boys today
- 61,883 born since 1922
- 2010s peak decade
- 99.2% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jameson is currently the #118 boys' name in America, more common than 99.2% of boys - 61,883 born since 1922, peaking in the 2010s.
- #118
- among boys today
- 61,883
- born since 1922
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 99.2%
- more common than other boys
Jameson vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#118
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 99.2% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Jameson was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
4,674 babies were named Jameson in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Jameson compares
61,883 Top 3% higher than 97% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jameson's all-time total is 169x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jameson | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 61,883 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 4,674 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jameson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jameson's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 95% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 5%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1947, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2019 peak of 4,674, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jameson at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
2019
Current rank
#118
Active since
1922
Jameson popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1922–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 4,674
- Annual births at peak, across 104 years of records
Jameson popularity over time - girls
1,208 total births recorded since 1981 (Jameson as girls' name)
Jameson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jameson's strongest decade.
28,548 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Jameson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 6
1920s
6 births
- 1940s 11
1940s
11 births
- 1950s 53
1950s
53 births
- 1960s 172
1960s
172 births
- 1970s 745
1970s
745 births
- 1980s 2,571
1980s
2,571 births
- 1990s 2,349
1990s
2,349 births
- 2000s 5,501
2000s
5,501 births
- 2010s
2010s
28,548 births
- 2020s
2020s
21,927 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 28,548 births (46% of all-time use).
How Jameson compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jameson's total volume
Jameson vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jameson by state
Where Jameson concentrates geographically, total births since 1922
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6,071 | 9.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 4,245 | 6.9% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 2,734 | 4.4% |
| #4 | New York | | 2,714 | 4.4% |
| #5 | Florida | | 2,656 | 4.3% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 2,519 | 4.1% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 2,242 | 3.6% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 2,044 | 3.3% |
California share of Jameson's total US births 9.8%
Even split
6,071 of 61,883 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 50 reporting states.
Jameson appears in 50 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jameson? ▼
Since 1922, Social Security records show 61,883 babies named Jameson. Today it holds rank #118 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2019, with 4,674 births.
When was Jameson most popular? ▼
Jameson was most popular in the 2010s decade with 28,548 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Jameson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jameson are California (6,071 births), Texas (4,245 births), Ohio (2,734 births).
How long has the name Jameson been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jameson since 1922 -- 104 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Jameson? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include James, Jamie, Jamal, Jamison, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jameson's data
- Jameson's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (28,548 total births) through the 2020s (21,927) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Jamesons (6,071 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jameson
Nearby Names Like Jameson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jameson
James Boy
#5 5,250,638 births
Jamie Boy
#622 88,654 births
Jamal Boy
#1182 33,235 births
Jamison Boy
#759 20,796 births
Jamar Boy
#1664 15,964 births
Compare Jameson side by side: Jameson vs James Jameson vs Jamie Jameson vs Jamal
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jameson
Nicholas #117
926,047 births · Peak 1995
Emmett #119
78,564 births · Peak 2021
Lorenzo #116
85,752 births · Peak 2025
Milo #120
43,847 births · Peak 2022
Archer #115
31,391 births · Peak 2025
Harrison #121
99,138 births · Peak 2016
Jace #114
91,544 births · Peak 2013
Giovanni #122
89,368 births · Peak 2010
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1922–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jameson: #118 Boys' Name - 61,883 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jameson. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jameson draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.