Declining since 2009.
Popularity of Jasin since 1969
Babies named Jasin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 94 |
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 105 |
| 2010s | 82 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Jasin is a rare modern variant of Jason, first recorded in the United States in 1969. Its use peaked in 1977, but the name has never reached the top 1,000 and has been steadily declining since 2009. The spelling likely arose as a creative respelling to give a familiar name a fresh look. Despite its low usage, Jasin maintains a connection to the Greek mythological hero Jason, giving it a subtle heroic association. Parents who choose Jasin today are often looking for a distinctive alternative to the more common Jason or Jayson.
Jasin is likely a modern spelling variant or phonetic respelling of the name Jason, which derives from the Greek name Iason, meaning 'to heal.' Jason is a prominent figure in Greek mythology, the leader of the Argonauts. The name Jasin emerged in the United States in the late 1960s, likely as a creative respelling, and saw modest use in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jase, Jay
Sibling names for Jasin
Names that share Jasin's style, for a brother or sister.
