Jameson is a distinctive choice, ranked #1162 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Jameson in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1162
US Rank #117
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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #117, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Jameson
Unlikely. With around 24 UK babies named Jameson per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jameson in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Jameson has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 241 places in the last five years. Its peak was #805 in 2021. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
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.
Jameson appears in the US top 500 at #117 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
24
UK babies named Jameson (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 241 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
Likely around 1 other Jameson in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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