Jason
Jason first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1977, when 55,631 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,224.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Jason popular?
Declining Jason is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1977 peak.
| 2020s | 15,733 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 50,605 | |
| 2000s | 88,562 | |
| 1990s | 91,731 | |
| 1980s | 292,120 | |
| 1970s | 462,709 | |
| 1960s | 42,527 | |
| 1950s | 3,783 | |
| 1940s | 1,306 | |
| 1930s | 880 | |
| 1920s | 988 | |
| 1910s | 630 | |
| 1900s | 124 | |
| 1890s | 142 | |
| 1880s | 190 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Jason mean?
Jason comes from the Greek Iason, linked to iasthai, “to heal.” In Greek myth he is the hero who led the Argonauts in the quest for the Golden Fleece; the name also appears in the New Testament.
Nicknames for Jason
- Jay
- Jace
Variants & spellings
- Jayson
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jason a boy or a girl name?
Jason is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Jason a popular name right now?
Jason is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1977 peak.
How popular is the name Jason?
In 2025, Jason ranked #165 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Jason most popular?
Jason was most popular in 1977, when about 55,631 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Jason?
Common nicknames for Jason include Jay, Jace.