Declining since 1985, #165 for boys today.
Popularity of Jason since 1880
Babies named Jason per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 190 |
| 1890s | 142 |
| 1900s | 124 |
| 1910s | 630 |
| 1920s | 988 |
| 1930s | 880 |
| 1940s | 1,306 |
| 1950s | 3,783 |
| 1960s | 42,527 |
| 1970s | 462,709 |
| 1980s | 292,120 |
| 1990s | 91,731 |
| 2000s | 88,562 |
| 2010s | 50,605 |
| 2020s | 15,733 |
Meaning & origin
Jason is a name of Greek origin meaning 'healer.' In the United States, it enjoyed immense popularity beginning in the 1960s, reaching its peak in 1974 when it was the name of 1 in every 54 baby boys. It remained a top 100 name for several decades before beginning a steady decline in 1985. As of 2025, Jason ranked 165th, given to approximately 1 in 768 newborn boys. Despite its downward trajectory, Jason retains enduring familiarity, buoyed by its classical roots and widespread use across generations. The name has seen particular concentration in states like Alaska, Rhode Island, and Nevada, reflecting its broad geographic appeal. Jason's long reign at the top of the charts has cemented its place as a recognizable and steadfast choice for boys.
Jason originates from the Greek name Iason, meaning 'healer' or 'to heal,' derived from the verb iasthai. The name is most famously borne by the mythological leader of the Argonauts, who sought the Golden Fleece. Adopted into English via the New Testament, where Jason appears as a host to Paul, it gained widespread popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States.
Where Jason is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Jason” around the world
Where Jason lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
70
babies in 2024
Ireland
40
babies in 2025
New Zealand
19
babies in 2025
Quebec
25
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay, Jase
Sibling names for Jason
Names that share Jason's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Amanda, Stephanie, Melissa, Jennifer, Heather, Alisha, Amber, Amy, Angelia, Brittney, Candice, Cassandra, Crystal, Jenifer, Jenny, Kristen, Kristine, Kristy, Krystal, Lauren, Megan, Melanie, Melinda, Nicole, Nikki, Shelly, Stacey, Staci, Stacy, Tiffany, Trisha, Wendy, Alishia, Brandee, Brandie, Britany, Brittnie, Candyce, Chantel, Chelsey, Christin, Chrystal, Danae, Danyelle, Jacklyn, Janel, Jenelle, Jenni, Jennyfer, Jodie, Karie, Karissa, Kassandra, Kimberlee, Kimberley, Kimberli, Kristal, Kristan, Kristie, Krysta, Krystle, Malissa, Melisa, Mellissa, Melonie, Michell, Mindy, Nicki, Rashell, Sherlyn, Stacie, Stefanie, Steffany, Stephani, Stephenie, Tabatha, Tiffani, Tiffanie, Tiffini, Tracie, Aleshia, Amberlee, Ariadne, Ashlei, Britani, Brittanie, Brittny, Cassaundra, Cassondra, Crissy, Danyell, Delisa, Jackelyn, Jaclynn, Jacqulyn, Jeniffer, Jennefer, Jennell, Jennica, Jenniffer, Jennine, Jerica, Jerrica, Jesica, Jesika, Jessyca, Kemberly, Kimberlie, Krissy, Kristel, Krystin, Kymberly, Laurin, Leesa, Leighann, Leighanne, Malisa, Mellisa, Melony, Nichol, Nickole, Pandora, Shannel, Shaunda, Steffanie, Stephine, Tamatha, Tausha, Tiffaney, Vannessa, Ahsley, Alacia, Angelynn, Beckey, Brandice, Britanny, Brittanny, Brittiany, Brittini, Brittiny, Carrisa, Casondra, Chelsa, Chrissie, Christle, Christyna, Chrystina, Crissa, Crystalyn, Crystina, Cyrstal, Dereka, Derika, Gennifer, Jacilyn, Jacqlyn, Jaimy, Jamielee, Jamielynn, Jannifer, Jelissa, Jenel, Jennafer, Jennelle, Jennifier, Jennipher, Jolin, Kasaundra, Kasondra, Katee, Kaylynne, Khristine, Kimberlea, Kimberlin, Kimberlyann, Kimberlynn, Kimbery, Kimerly, Kortnie, Kriste, Kristene, Kristle, Kristyne, Krystalyn, Krystan, Krystel, Krysti, Krystine, Kymberlee, Kymberli, Lindee, Lorren, Lyndsi, Marily, Mechell, Milinda, Mitchelle, Mylissa, Nacole, Nikkita, Nikkole, Rechelle, Shannell, Sharday, Sharissa, Sharisse, Shauntel, Shelisa, Shelle, Sintia, Stacye, Stepahnie, Stepanie, Stepheny, Stephnie, Tifani, Tifanie, Tifany, Tiffanee, Tiffiany, Tiffiney, Timberly, Tiphanie, Allisha, Amamda, Amanada, Amylynn, Ashleyann, Ashleynicole, Brittne, Bryttany, Candance, Carrieanne, Christol, Christyne, Chrystie, Circe, Crystin, Deeana, Denea, Denielle, Ennifer, Hilari, Hillari, Jacklynn, Jackye, Jacquilyn, Jamesa, Jamilee, Janeene, Jayni, Jenalee, Jenefer, Jenisha, Jennel, Jenniefer, Jennife, Jeny, Jerika, Jerricka, Jesscia, Jessicca, Jessicia, Jonee, Kaliope, Kandise, Kandyce, Kellyjo, Khristy, Kimbely, Kimberely, Korissa, Krisa, Krisandra, Kristyl, Krystalynn, Krystelle, Kymberlie, Medea, Melane, Millisa, Mychelle, Rockell, Roschelle, Samanda, Staphanie, Stehanie, Taffany, Teffany, Tiffane, Tiffinie, Tiffiny, Tiphani, Tyffany, Vennessa, Amand, Cherae, Jacyln, Jeanee, Jenafer, Nocole, Staphany, Stepfanie, Tiffannie, Allesha, Amandalee, Amantha, Amberlea, Andreal, Ashlley, Brandace, Brandii, Brandilynn, Brandolyn, Brettany, Brittanya, Cherissa, Chirstine, Christeena, Christyl, Chrystle, Crystalann, Crysten, Cybele, Danialle, Danylle, Deerica, Dejanira, Jaclyne, Jaclynne, Jacqulynn, Jammi, Janei, Jassica, Jeanifer, Jeffifer, Jennfer, Jennfier, Jenniferlynn, Jennifr, Jennise, Jenyfer, Jessic, Jessice, Jessina, Jillisa, Jinnifer, Jonessa, Jyssica, Karilynn, Karynn, Kelsha, Khristen, Khristi, Kimberla, Kimberlly, Kimblery, Kimbly, Kinberly, Kristeena, Krystale, Krystall, Krystl, Kymberley, Kyrstal, Lichelle, Linday, Loribeth, Mallissa, Mashelle, Melisssa, Melizza, Mellonie, Mickelle, Millissa, Mischele, Mylisa, Nicholl, Nikcole, Nikkol, Raschelle, Rickell, Samanth, Shalaine, Sharisa, Shelaine, Sheray, Stephaie, Stepheni, Stephonie, Stesha, Tamberly, Tamilyn, Tearsa, Thetis, Tifanny, Tiffanni, Tiffanny, Tiffine, Tiffony, Tifini, Toniya, Trichelle, Tyffani
Brothers: Justin, Ryan, Brandon, Matthew, Joshua, Brad, Bryan, Chris, Hector, Homer, Jared, Jeffery, Jeremy, Kristopher, Chason, Darrick, Derik, Dion, Jamey, Jarred, Jaylon, Jerrod, Jestin, Nestor, Ulysses, Achilles, Christon, Darryn, Derreck, Derrek, Dusten, Evander, Hercules, Jarrad, Jeramie, Jereme, Jermey, Jeromy, Jeron, Jerrad, Jerred, Jerson, Jhonny, Justyn, Ladon, Stefon, Castor, Chrishawn, Deaven, Dennys, Deryk, Hermes, Jashon, Jeffory, Jeramey, Jerimy, Jerman, Jeromie, Jerremy, Jerrid, Jeston, Nason, Theseus, Ulysee, Ulysess, Chaddrick, Darran, Jamis, Janes, Jarome, Jastin, Jefry, Jerime, Jermy, Odysseus, Oreste, Orestes, Christifer, Artimus, Chiron, Jeffey, Jeffree, Jermery, Shawnmichael, Shawnn, Steaven
Names like Jason
Names whose popularity has moved with Jason's over the last 50 years.
