Rising since 1989, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Jeyson since 1987
Babies named Jeyson per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 75 |
| 2000s | 253 |
| 2010s | 219 |
| 2020s | 147 |
Meaning & origin
Jeyson is a modern respelling of the classic name Jason. First recorded in 1987, the name has seen a slow but steady rise in popularity, with a trajectory of increasing usage since 1989. Its peak year was 2002. While still relatively uncommon (rank 4,857 in 2025, with about 1 in 85,404 boys receiving the name), Jeyson fits a pattern of names that put a fresh spin on traditional forms by substituting a 'y' for an 'a' or adding a 'y' sound. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular state in terms of popularity. Its meaning ties back to the Greek mythological healer, giving it an ancient foundation despite its contemporary spelling.
Jeyson is a modern respelling of Jason, which itself comes from the Greek name Iason, a derivative of iasthai ('to heal'). The original name appears in Greek mythology as the leader of the Argonauts. The spelling Jeyson began appearing in the United States in the late 20th century, reflecting a trend of phonetic or creative variations of established names.
“Jeyson” around the world
Where Jeyson lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Jeyson
Names that share Jeyson's style, for a brother or sister.
