Jasan Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAY-sahn //ˈdʒeɪ.sən//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: God has heard; English: variant of Jason
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jasan is believed to have roots in the Hebrew name Yeshayahu, which translates to 'Yahweh is salvation.' This name evolved through various linguistic stages, beginning with Hebrew, transitioning to Greek as Iesous, and then to Latin as Iesus. The name entered Old French as Jesuch and eventually made its way into English as Jesus, although Jasan itself appears to be a variant or derivative that may have emerged in more recent centuries, possibly influenced by similar names or phonetic adaptations.
Historically, the name Jasan may not have significant biblical references like its root name Yeshayahu, which is associated with the prophet Isaiah in the Hebrew Bible. Isaiah's prominence in religious texts, particularly in the Christian tradition through the Septuagint and later the King James Bible in the early 17th century, has contributed to the enduring nature of names derived from it.
While Jasan itself does not appear in these texts, its connections to the broader family of names rooted in salvation and divine favor resonate within the context of biblical narratives. Culturally, names like Jasan carry connotations of hope and divine protection, reflecting the values associated with their etymological origins.
The name may also be linked to various diminutive forms or adaptations in different cultures, though specific historical instances of Jasan as a standalone name are less documented. Overall, Jasan embodies a blend of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, representing a lineage of names that evoke themes of faith and redemption.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jasan was first seen in the United States in 1971.
Jasan has ranked as high as #7114 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Jasan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jasan is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jasan was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jasan.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 | 7 |
| 2022 | 9 | 9 |
| 2019 | 8 | 8 |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 |
| 2012 | 8 | 8 |
| 2011 | 7 | 7 |
| 2010 | 5 | 5 |
| 2009 | 8 | 8 |
| 2008 | 5 | 5 |
| 2006 | 9 | 9 |
| 2005 | 5 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 | 5 |
| 2003 | 8 | 8 |
| 1992 | 5 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 | 5 |
| 1984 | 8 | 8 |
| 1982 | 7 | 7 |
| 1981 | 11 | 11 |
| 1980 | 7 | 7 |
| 1979 | 15 | 15 |
| 1978 | 10 | 10 |
| 1977 | 9 | 9 |
| 1976 | 7 | 7 |
| 1975 | 9 | 9 |
| 1974 | 6 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 | 5 |
| 1972 | 8 | 8 |
| 1971 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Jasan
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
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