Jamenson
A masculine name with uncertain origins, possibly from an English surname.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jamenson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jamenson today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamenson births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamenson. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jamenson. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,013
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Jamenson: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamenson 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 Jamenson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jamenson
The name Jamenson is a variation of the Scottish surname Jameson, which is derived from the name James. The name James has its origins in the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows". The name James was popularized in the Christian tradition due to the apostles James the Great and James the Less.
Jamenson is a relatively modern name, with its earliest recorded usage dating back to the 18th century. It is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating a familial relationship to someone named James. Over time, it transitioned from a surname to being used as a given name.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jamenson was Jamenson Cuninghame (1760-1828), a Scottish advocate and legal writer. He was known for his work on Scottish legal history and his contributions to the development of Scottish law.
Another notable figure with the name Jamenson was Jamenson Phillipps (1778-1863), an English antiquarian and book collector. He amassed a significant collection of manuscripts, books, and other historical artifacts, which he later donated to various institutions, including the British Museum.
In the 19th century, Jamenson Reginald Carr (1820-1897) was a British civil engineer who played a significant role in the construction of several railway lines in India. He was instrumental in the development of the Indian railway system during the British colonial period.
Jamenson Hubbard (1837-1906) was an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1873 to 1877, representing the state of Connecticut.
One of the more recent notable individuals with the name Jamenson was Jamenson Creedon (1905-1987), an Irish hurler who played for the Cork senior hurling team. He was a member of the team that won the prestigious All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship in 1926.
While the name Jamenson has its origins in Scotland and has been used in various parts of the English-speaking world, it remains a relatively uncommon name. Its unique spelling and connection to the more familiar name James make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an alternative to more popular names.
People
Jamenson + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jamenson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamenson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamenson 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jamenson a common name?
We classify Jamenson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamenson most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamenson was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamenson is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Jamenson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jamenson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamenson 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 Jamenson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jamenson 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 Jamenson 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Jamenson?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Jamenson, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.