Declining since 2014, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Jasen since 1954
Babies named Jasen per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1979, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jasen's real moment was 1973.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 146 |
| 1970s | 1,703 |
| 1980s | 1,024 |
| 1990s | 507 |
| 2000s | 571 |
| 2010s | 575 |
| 2020s | 122 |
Meaning & origin
Jasen is a modern spelling variant of the classic name Jason, which has ancient Greek roots. While Jason has been a popular choice for decades, Jasen has remained far less common. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1954 and saw its highest usage in 1973, but has been steadily declining in popularity since 2014. In 2025, it ranked 5,208 with approximately 1 in 94,893 baby boys receiving the name. Despite its low frequency, Jasen offers a distinctive twist on a familiar name, appealing to parents seeking a unique variation without straying too far from tradition.
Jasen is a spelling variant of Jason, which derives from the Greek name Iason, meaning 'healer' or 'to heal'. In Greek mythology, Jason was the leader of the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 20th century, though the Jasen spelling is less common and may have been influenced by other modern 'J' names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jase, Jay
Sibling names for Jasen
Names that share Jasen's style, for a brother or sister.
