Rising since 1995, #2,167 for boys today.
Popularity of Yeison since 1991
Babies named Yeison per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 28 |
| 2000s | 138 |
| 2010s | 227 |
| 2020s | 295 |
Meaning & origin
Yeison entered U.S. records in 1991 and has been rising consistently since 1995, ranking 2,167 in 2025 with 1 in 25,880 boys receiving the name. Its peak year so far is 2025, reflecting continued growth. The name is most common in Georgia, Florida, and New York, states with large Hispanic populations. While derived from the Greek name Jason meaning 'healer,' Yeison has taken on a distinct religious connotation in Latin American communities, where it is seen as a compound of Jesús and the suffix -son, meaning 'son of Jesus.' This blending of cultural and religious identity has fueled its popularity. Unlike many trending names, Yeison's trajectory shows no signs of plateauing, making it a distinctive choice with deep roots in Hispanic heritage.
Yeison is a Spanish respelling of the English name Jason, itself derived from Greek Iason, meaning 'healer.' In Latin America, the name took on a religious association as a short form of Yeison (or Jeison), interpreted as a variant of Jesus (Spanish Jesús) with the suffix -son meaning 'son of,' thus 'son of Jesus' or 'God is salvation.' The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in Hispanic communities in the United States and Latin America.
Where Yeison is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yei, Yeyo
Variants: Jeison, Jheison, Yaison
Sibling names for Yeison
Names that share Yeison's style, for a brother or sister.
