Jasen Boy

Popularity: #920 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAY-sen //ˈdʒeɪsən//

Origin: Hebrew; Slavic

Meaning: Hebrew: God is gracious; Slavic: a variant of Jason.

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jasen is derived from the Hebrew name Yeshayahu, which translates to 'Yahweh is salvation.' This name was adapted into Greek as Iesous and subsequently into Latin as Iesus, which eventually evolved into the Old French form Jesus. The name Jasen can be seen as a modern variation or derivative of this lineage, reflecting the linguistic transformations that occurred as the name traveled through different cultures and languages before reaching English.

The name's connection to the Hebrew root underscores its religious significance, particularly within Judeo-Christian traditions. Historically, the name has been associated with several notable figures, including biblical characters.

The most prominent is Jesus of Nazareth, whose life and teachings were foundational to Christianity and have had a profound impact on Western civilization since the 1st century CE. The name has also been borne by various saints and religious leaders throughout history, contributing to its enduring presence in religious contexts.

The translation of the Bible into various languages, including the King James Bible in the early 17th century, further solidified the name's significance in Christian communities. Culturally, names derived from Yeshayahu have been embraced for their spiritual connotations, often symbolizing hope and redemption.

The name Jasen, while a modern adaptation, carries with it the weight of these historical and cultural associations. In some contexts, diminutive forms such as Jay or Jase may be used, reflecting a more informal or affectionate approach to the name.

Overall, Jasen embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural resonance, rooted deeply in religious tradition.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Jasen, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

JasonJordanJaredJaxonJulianJett

Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jasen was first seen in the United States in 1954.

Jasen has ranked as high as #1353 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in California, New York, Michigan, Texas, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Jasen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jasen 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 Jasen 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 Jasen.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 18 18
2024 16 16
2023 23 23
2022 22 22
2021 17 17
2020 26 26
2019 32 32
2018 36 36
2017 28 28
2016 46 46
2015 55 55
2014 104 104
2013 112 112
2012 53 53
2011 49 49
2010 60 60
2009 44 44
2008 54 54
2007 61 61
2006 64 64
2005 55 55
2004 53 53
2003 66 66
2002 54 54
2001 61 61
2000 59 59
1999 55 55
1998 52 52
1997 58 58
1996 59 59
1995 54 54
1994 47 47
1993 48 48
1992 46 46
1991 44 44
1990 44 44
1989 71 71
1988 74 74
1987 85 85
1986 69 69
1985 80 80
1984 77 77
1983 119 119
1982 156 156
1981 134 134
1980 159 159
1979 204 204
1978 141 141
1977 176 176
1976 186 186
1975 180 180
1974 181 181
1973 200 200
1972 193 193
1971 140 140
1970 102 102
1969 63 63
1968 30 30
1967 17 17
1966 12 12
1965 10 10
1964 8 8
1962 6 6
1958 5 5
1954 6 6

Top States for Jasen (2021)

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.

State Births Share
TX 5
100%