Jaimeson
A masculine name derived from the Gaelic name Seamus, itself from the Latinized form of James, meaning 'supplanter'.
Name Census estimates that about 352 living Americans carry the first name Jaimeson. It is a predominantly male name (95.5% of registrations). The average person named Jaimeson today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaimeson births was 2019 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaimeson. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Jaimeson with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
352
~ 1 in 973,734 Americans
Peak year
2019
20 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,460
Tracked since 1974
Census
Jaimeson in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 373 people with the first name Jaimeson, which placed it at #25,428 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#25,428
National first-name rank
People counted
373
373 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
62.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jaimeson
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jaimeson is White at 62.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (16.4%) and Black (8.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jaimeson described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jaimeson at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White62.2% · 232
- Hispanic or Latino16.4% · 61
- Black or African American8.8% · 33
- Two or more races8.6% · 32
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.9% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 4
Gender
Gender distribution for Jaimeson
Jaimeson leans heavily male at 95.5% of total registrations, but 16 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Jaimeson as a male name
- Ranked #11,460 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (20 births)
Jaimeson as a female name
- Ranked #16,279 in 2007
- 6 female births in 2007
- Peak: 2007 (6 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Jaimeson on both sides of the split. Of the 372 people counted with this name, 297 were male (79.8%) and 75 were female (20.2%).
Popularity
Jaimeson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaimeson from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 133 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jaimeson remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaimeson by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jaimeson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaimesons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaimeson
The given name Jaimeson finds its origins in the Gaelic language and culture, tracing back to medieval times in Scotland and Ireland. It is derived from the ancient Celtic name "Seymon" or "Siomon," which was an adaptation of the biblical name Simon. The name Jaimeson is a patronymic form, meaning "son of James," reflecting the strong ties to Scottish heritage and ancestry.
During the Middle Ages, the name Jaimeson gained popularity among Scottish clans, particularly in the Highlands region. It was often associated with families of nobility and influential figures within the clans. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents and records from the 13th and 14th centuries, showcasing its deep-rooted connection to Scottish history and tradition.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Jaimeson was Sir Jaimeson Douglass (1286-1348), a renowned Scottish knight and military commander who fought alongside King Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence. His bravery and loyalty to the Scottish cause earned him a place in the annals of Scottish history.
Another significant Jaimeson was Jaimeson Mackenzie (1510-1572), a Scottish nobleman and chieftain of the Clan Mackenzie. He played a crucial role in the clan's expansion and solidification of power in the Scottish Highlands during the 16th century, leaving a lasting impact on the region's history.
In the realm of literature, Jaimeson Hogg (1770-1835) was a renowned Scottish poet and novelist, often referred to as the "Ettrick Shepherd." He is celebrated for his contributions to Scottish literature, particularly his works that captured the essence of rural life and the traditions of the Scottish Borders.
Moving into the 19th century, Jaimeson Renwick (1818-1895) was a prominent Scottish-American businessman and philanthropist. He made significant contributions to the development of New York City, where he founded several charitable organizations and institutions that supported education and social welfare.
Another noteworthy figure was Jaimeson Naismith (1861-1939), a Canadian-American physical educator and sports enthusiast. He is widely regarded as the inventor of the game of basketball, which he introduced in 1891 while teaching at the International Young Men's Christian Association Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts.
The name Jaimeson has maintained its strong Scottish roots and cultural significance throughout history, with many notable individuals bearing this name and leaving their mark across various fields and disciplines.
People
Jaimeson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaimeson as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaimeson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaimeson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 352 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaimeson going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 973,734 US residents.
Is Jaimeson a common name?
We classify Jaimeson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 359 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaimeson most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaimeson was 2019, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaimeson is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jaimeson in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 373 people with the name Jaimeson, or 0.12 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #25,428 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jaimeson in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jaimeson?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Jaimeson on both sides of the split. Of the 372 people counted with this name, 297 were male (79.8%) and 75 were female (20.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jaimeson?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jaimeson is White at 62.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (16.4%) and Black (8.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jaimeson most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Jaimeson in the 2020 Census, accounting for 62.2% (232 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jaimeson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaimeson a male name?
Yes, 95.5% of people registered as Jaimeson in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jaimeson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaimeson in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jaimeson can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have Jaimeson as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.