Jamison
Meaning of Jamison
Jamison is an Anglo-American spin on the old patronymic “son of James,” its roots winding from medieval English and Scottish records back to the Hebrew Yaʿaqov, “supplanter.” As a first name it offers the polish of a surname with the built-in friendliness of the nickname Jamie, balancing boardroom formality and playground ease in three crisp syllables—JAY-mi-sun. U.S. data show a quiet but dependable run: never wildly trendy, yet edging into the low 400s by 2019 before drifting comfortably around the mid-500s today, a sweet spot for parents who like familiar without ubiquitous. Cultural nods range from jazz vocalist Jamison Ross to novelist Leslie Jamison, lending the name a subtle artistic sheen, while the whiskey’s near-twin spelling adds a wink of rugged charm. All told, Jamison feels current but not fleeting, traditional yet not tired—a steady choice with just enough edge to stand apart.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as JAY-mi-sun (/ˈdʒeɪmɪsən/)
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Notable People Named Jamison
| Jamison Crowder is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist who played college football at Duke, was drafted by Washington in 2015, and has also played for the Jets and Bills. |
| Jamison Bret Newlander is an American actor best known for his role as vampire hunter Alan Frog in the 1987 horror film The Lost Boys. |
| Jamison Battle - Jamison P. Battle is a professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors who played college basketball at George Washington, Minnesota, and Ohio State. |
| Jámison Olave Mosquera is a Colombian former footballer who now works as an assistant coach for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer. |
