Total births
20,796
Unisex name · since 1931
Jamison
Since 1931, U.S. Social Security records show 20,796 babies named Jamison, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #759
- among boys today
- 20,796
- born since 1931
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 95%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jamison is the #759 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 20,796 recorded since 1931.
Social Security Administration records show Jamison recorded 20,796 times among boys since 1931, holding rank #759 nationally today, ahead of 95% 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 1931 to 2025.
- #759 among boys today
- 20,796 born since 1931
- 2010s peak decade
- 95% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jamison is currently the #759 unisex name in America, more common than 95% of boys - 20,796 born since 1931, peaking in the 2010s.
- #759
- among boys today
- 20,796
- born since 1931
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 95%
- more common than other boys
Jamison vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#759
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 95% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Jamison was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
712 babies were named Jamison in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Jamison compares
20,796 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
Jamison's all-time total is 57x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jamison | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 20,796 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 712 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jamison's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jamison's SSA record in two at 1987 and the more recent half accounts for 79% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 21%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1931, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2017 peak of 712, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jamison at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
2017
Current rank
#759
Active since
1931
Jamison popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1931–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 712
- Annual births at peak, across 95 years of records
Jamison popularity over time - girls
1,944 total births recorded since 1956 (Jamison as girls' name)
Jamison by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jamison's strongest decade.
6,347 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Jamison births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s 118
1950s
118 births
- 1960s 333
1960s
333 births
- 1970s 2,440
1970s
2,440 births
- 1980s 2,190
1980s
2,190 births
- 1990s 2,513
1990s
2,513 births
- 2000s
2000s
4,098 births
- 2010s
2010s
6,347 births
- 2020s
2020s
2,746 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 6,347 births (31% of all-time use).
How Jamison 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 Jamison's total volume
Jamison vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jamison by state
Where Jamison concentrates geographically, total births since 1931
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 1,277 | 6.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 1,050 | 5.0% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 983 | 4.7% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 901 | 4.3% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 854 | 4.1% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 806 | 3.9% |
| #7 | New York | | 800 | 3.8% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 753 | 3.6% |
California share of Jamison's total US births 6.1%
Even split
1,277 of 20,796 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 47 reporting states.
Jamison appears in 47 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jamison? ▼
20,796 babies have been named Jamison since 1931. It currently ranks #759 among boys. The peak year was 2017 with 712 births.
When was Jamison most popular? ▼
Jamison was most popular in the 2010s decade with 6,347 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Jamison most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jamison are California (1,277 births), Texas (1,050 births), Ohio (983 births).
Is Jamison a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jamison is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 20,796 births, and as a girl's name it has 1,944 births.
How long has the name Jamison been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jamison since 1931 -- 95 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Jamison? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include James, Jamie, Jameson, Jamal, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jamison's data
- Jamison's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (6,347 total births) through the 2020s (2,746) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Jamisons (1,277 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 Jamison
Nearby Names Like Jamison
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jamison
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Jameson Boy
#118 61,883 births
Jamal Boy
#1182 33,235 births
Jamar Boy
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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, 1931–2025 (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. "Jamison: #759 Unisex Name - 20,796 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jamison. 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 Jamison 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.