Jimson

Jimson is a masculine name with English origins, likely developing as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Jim' (a diminutive of James). James itself derives from the Hebrew name Ya'akov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter.' Jimson has occasionally been used as a given name, though it remains quite rare. Interestingly, the name shares spelling with the jimsonweed plant (derived from 'Jamestown weed'), creating an unintentional botanical connection. The name has a straightforward, masculine quality with its crisp consonants and clear syllable division. While never achieving popularity as a first name, Jimson has the familiar quality of traditional surnames that have crossed into first-name territory. It offers a distinctive alternative to the extremely common James while maintaining family connections to this classic name.

Pronounced JIM-sun.

As of October 2026, Jimson ranked #8887 in US births in 2002 SSA, peaked at #6741 in 1983.