Declining since 2010, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Chason since 1974
Babies named Chason per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 48 |
| 1980s | 185 |
| 1990s | 242 |
| 2000s | 343 |
| 2010s | 343 |
| 2020s | 88 |
Meaning & origin
Chason is a modern given name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1974. It reached its peak popularity in 2009, though even then it remained uncommon. Since 2010, its usage has been declining. As of 2025, it ranks 7,679th, with approximately 1 in 170,808 newborn boys receiving the name. Its origins are somewhat obscure; it may have emerged as a variant of Jason, taking the fashionable -son ending that characterizes many contemporary names for boys. Alternatively, it could derive from a surname, but no historical evidence strongly supports this. Due to its modern formation, Chason lacks deep historical or cultural roots and is not associated with any particular region or community. The name remains a rare choice, favored perhaps for its familiar sound and modern feel.
The name Chason appears to be a modern coinage, likely influenced by the popularity of the name Jason or formed from the fashionable suffix -son. It may also have roots as a surname of English origin, though this connection is not firmly established. Its use as a given name dates to the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chase, Sonny
Sibling names for Chason
Names that share Chason's style, for a brother or sister.
