Jamesyn
A masculine variant of James meaning "may God protect".
Name Census estimates that about 308 living Americans carry the first name Jamesyn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 53.5% of registrations being male. The average person named Jamesyn today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamesyn births was 2019 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamesyn. 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.
People living today
308
~ 1 in 1,112,839 Americans
Peak year
2019
38 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,280
Tracked since 2006
Gender
Gender distribution for Jamesyn
Jamesyn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 310 total registrations, 166 (53.5%) were male and 144 (46.5%) were female.
Jamesyn as a male name
- Ranked #6,280 in 2024
- 14 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (20 births)
Jamesyn as a female name
- Ranked #12,654 in 2024
- 7 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (18 births)
Popularity
Jamesyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jamesyn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 188 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jamesyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamesyn 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 Jamesyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jamesyn
The given name Jamesyn finds its roots in the ancient Hebrew language, with its origins dating back to biblical times. It is a variation of the name James, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." The name Ya'aqov is mentioned numerous times in the Old Testament, most notably as the name of the biblical patriarch Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebecca.
In the New Testament, the name James is associated with two of Jesus Christ's apostles: James, the son of Zebedee, and James, the son of Alphaeus. This association with prominent figures in the Christian faith contributed to the name's widespread popularity throughout the centuries.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jamesyn can be traced back to medieval England, where it was a common spelling variation of the name James. During this period, the name was often anglicized as "Jameson" or "Jamieson," reflecting the influence of Scottish and Irish cultures on the English language.
One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Jamesyn was Jamesyn de Boulogne (c. 1150-1215), a French knight and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade under Richard the Lionheart. Another early historical figure was Jamesyn de Vitry (c. 1180-1240), a French cardinal and renowned preacher who wrote extensively about the Albigensian Crusade.
In the 16th century, the name Jamesyn gained prominence in Scotland, where it was often associated with the noble families of the Scottish Lowlands. One notable bearer of the name was Jamesyn Douglas (1516-1581), a Scottish nobleman and ambassador who played a significant role in the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots.
During the Renaissance, the name Jamesyn was also popular among artists and scholars. Jamesyn Bassano (c. 1558-1623) was an Italian-born painter who worked in England and is known for his portraits of members of the English royal court. Jamesyn Dalechamp (1513-1588) was a French physician and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life.
As the name spread across Europe and beyond, it continued to be borne by notable individuals throughout history. Jamesyn Whistler (1834-1903) was an American painter and etcher celebrated for his innovative techniques and his influence on the Impressionist and Symbolist movements. Jamesyn Joyce (1882-1941), the renowned Irish novelist and poet, is perhaps one of the most famous bearers of the name in modern times.
People
Jamesyn + last name combinations
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Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jamesyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamesyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 308 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamesyn 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 1,112,839 US residents.
Is Jamesyn a common name?
We classify Jamesyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 310 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamesyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamesyn was 2019, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamesyn is about 9 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 Jamesyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jamesyn a male name?
Yes, 53.5% of people registered as Jamesyn 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 Jamesyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jamesyn 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 Jamesyn 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 Americans are named Jamesyn?
Want to know how many people share the name Jamesyn? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.