How old is someone named Jameson?
The average Jameson is 12 years old.
Half of all living Jamesons are between 5 and 14.
When was Jameson popular?
Jameson is a modern favorite: it climbed through the 2000s and hit its high in 2019. 2,630 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 | 0 |
| 1940s | 11 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 53 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 172 | 140 |
| 1970s | 745 | 670 |
| 1980s | 2,610 | 2,500 |
| 1990s | 2,415 | 2,300 |
| 2000s | 5,876 | 5,800 |
| 2010s | 29,041 | 29,000 |
| 2020s | 22,162 | 22,000 |
How many Jamesons are still alive?
About 62,000 Jamesons are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 63,000 babies named Jameson since 1922.
Nearly every Jameson ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Jameson?
Three in four living Jamesons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Gen X 1%
- Millennial 6%
- Gen Z 18%
- Gen Alpha 74%
Is Jameson an old name?
No. Jameson is one of the youngest names around: younger than 91 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Jameson will be 26 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Jameson a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98.1% of living Jamesons are men.
Names the same age as Jameson
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Jameson's name twin is Remington. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Remington's age curve is the closest match to Jameson's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Jameson
How old is the average Jameson?
The average Jameson in the US is 12 years old. The median is 9, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Jameson?
About 62,000 Jamesons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 63,000 babies given the name since 1922.
When was the name Jameson most popular?
In 2019, when about 4,700 baby boys were named Jameson.
Is Jameson a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 74% of living Jamesons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this