Will my child share the name Jameson with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 27 UK babies named Jameson per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jameson in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Jameson becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Jameson is declining: down 172 places since 2020, to #1,093 in 2025. It peaked at #805 in 2021.

Is Jameson popular in the US as well as the UK?

Jameson is more popular in the US (#117) than in the UK (#1162). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Jameson a popular baby name in the United States?

Jameson appears in the US top 500 at #117 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.

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Jameson is a distinctive choice, ranked #1093 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Jameson in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#1093

US Rank #137

About the Name Jameson

Jameson has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 241 places in five years. It was most popular in 2021 at #805 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Jameson is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Jameson in their class.

In the US it ranks even higher at #117, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.

⭐ Famous People Named Jameson

Leander Starr Jameson — Sir Leander Starr Jameson, 1st Baronet,, also known as Starr Jameson, was a British colonial politician, who was best known for his involvement in the ill-fated Jameson Raid.
Jameson Raid — The Jameson Raid was a botched raid against the South African Republic (commonly known as the Transvaal) carried out by British colonial administrator Leander Starr Jameson, under the employment of Cecil Rhodes.
Jameson Williams — Jameson Demetri Williams, nicknamed "Jamo", is an American professional football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL).

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the name Jameson

UK babies named Jameson (2025)

< 1

Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)

~0.0

In a school of 600

↓ 172 places

Rank change (last 5 years)

🏫 Who else is in the room?

In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Jameson

Almost certainly the only Jameson in the class

UK Popularity (1996–2025)

Rank and birth count · ONS official data

US Popularity (2020–2025)

Rank · SSA official data

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Famous People Named Jameson

Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia

Leander Starr Jameson

Sir Leander Starr Jameson, 1st Baronet,, also known as Starr Jameson, was a British colonial politician, who was best known for his involvement in the ill-fated Jameson Raid.

Jameson Raid

The Jameson Raid was a botched raid against the South African Republic (commonly known as the Transvaal) carried out by British colonial administrator Leander Starr Jameson, under the employment of Cecil Rhodes.

Jameson Williams

Jameson Demetri Williams, nicknamed "Jamo", is an American professional football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL).