Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Jasan since 1971
Babies named Jasan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 74 |
| 1980s | 49 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Jasan is a modern spelling variant of the classic name Jason, which has Greek roots meaning 'healer'. In the United States, Jasan first appeared on the baby name charts in 1971, and its peak popularity came in 1979. Since then, its usage has remained stable but very low; as of 2025 it ranks 10,695th, with only about 1 in every 284,679 boys receiving this name. Because it is a respelling, Jasan has no documented top states, but it shares the cultural associations of Jason, a name borne by the legendary Greek hero of the Argonauts. Parents who choose this unique spelling may appreciate its simplicity and familiar sound while giving their child a distinctive twist.
Jasan is a contemporary spelling variant of Jason. Jason derives from the Greek name Ιάσων (Iason), which is related to the verb ἰάομαι (iaomai) meaning 'to heal'. In Greek mythology, Jason was the leader of the Argonauts. The spelling Jasan appears to be a modern respelling, likely influenced by phonetic preferences or creative naming trends.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Jasan
Names that share Jasan's style, for a brother or sister.
