Declining since 2000, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Jasson since 1969
Babies named Jasson per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 267 |
| 1980s | 207 |
| 1990s | 209 |
| 2000s | 326 |
| 2010s | 196 |
| 2020s | 101 |
Meaning & origin
Jasson is a modern respelling of the classic Greek name Jason, first recorded in the U.S. in 1969. It reached its peak popularity in 1976, but its usage has been declining since the 2000s. In 2025, it ranked 4,857th nationally, with a frequency of about 1 in 85,404 boys. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state, indicating a broad but sparse distribution. As a phonetic variant, Jasson appeals to parents seeking a distinctive spelling of a familiar name without changing the pronunciation.
Jasson is a modern respelling of Jason, which derives from the Greek name Iason, itself from the verb iasthai meaning 'to heal.' In Greek mythology, Jason was the leader of the Argonauts who sought the Golden Fleece. The Jasson variant emerged in the late 20th century, primarily in the United States, as a way to differentiate the traditional name while retaining its pronunciation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jase, Jay, Sonny
Sibling names for Jasson
Names that share Jasson's style, for a brother or sister.
