Jason Boy

Popularity: #163 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

Origin: Greek; Hebrew

Meaning: Greek: healer; Hebrew: God is salvation

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jason has its roots in the ancient Greek name Ἰάσων (Iásōn), which is derived from the verb ἰάομαι (iáomai), meaning "to heal." This etymological background suggests a connotation of healing or salvation, which has been a significant aspect of the name's identity throughout history. The name entered the English language through Latin, where it was rendered as Jason, and subsequently through Old French, before becoming established in Middle English forms during the medieval period.

Historically, Jason is most famously associated with the mythological figure from Greek mythology, known for leading the Argonauts in the quest for the Golden Fleece. This tale, which dates back to at least the 8th century BCE, has been a foundational narrative in Western literature, influencing various works over the centuries.

Additionally, the name appears in the New Testament of the Bible, where Jason is mentioned as a companion of the Apostle Paul, indicating its early adoption in Christian contexts. The name's presence in biblical texts contributed to its spread throughout Christian communities in Europe during the early centuries of the Common Era.

Culturally, Jason has been imbued with various symbolic meanings, often associated with heroism and adventure due to its mythological roots. The name has also been linked to themes of leadership and bravery, as exemplified by the legendary Jason's role in the Argonauts' expedition.

Over time, diminutive forms such as Jay have emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability across different cultures and languages. The enduring legacy of Jason in literature, mythology, and religious texts underscores its significance in the historical narrative of names.

Famous people named Jason

In this section, you will find notable people named Jason. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Jason who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Jason who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Jason Statham is an actor best known for The Transporter, Crank, and Fast & Furious franchise.

Jason Momoa is an actor best known for Game of Thrones, Aquaman, and See.

Jason Derulo is a singer and songwriter best known for Whatcha Say, Talk Dirty, and Want to Want Me.

Jason Bateman is an actor and director best known for Arrested Development, Ozark, and Horrible Bosses.

Jason Segel is an actor and writer best known for How I Met Your Mother, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and The Muppets.

Jason Bourne is a fictional character best known for the Bourne film series.

Jason Lee is an actor and producer best known for My Name Is Earl, Almost Famous, and Dogma.

Jason Alexander is an actor and comedian best known for Seinfeld, Pretty Woman, and Duckman.

Jason Isaacs is an actor best known for Harry Potter series, The Patriot, and The OA.

Jason Schwartzman is an actor and musician best known for Rushmore, The Darjeeling Limited, and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.

Jason Sudeikis is an actor and comedian best known for Saturday Night Live, Ted Lasso, and We're the Millers.

Jason Clarke is an actor best known for Zero Dark Thirty, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and Pet Sematary.

Jason Reitman is a director and producer best known for Juno, Up in the Air, and Thank You for Smoking.

Jason Mraz is a singer-songwriter best known for I'm Yours, I Won't Give Up, and Lucky.

Jason Aldean is a country music singer best known for My Kinda Party, Night Train, and Dirt Road Anthem.

Fictional characters named Jason

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Jason Bourne is a fictional character from the novel series by Robert Ludlum and the subsequent film adaptations. He is a highly skilled operative suffering from amnesia, trying to uncover his true identity while being pursued by assassins.

Sibling suggestions

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

JordanJustinJaredJacobJasmineJenna

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jason. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

JasperJaceJaydenJulianJaxonJettJadenJosiah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jason was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Jason has ranked as high as #3 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jason 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 Jason 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 Jason.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,224 2,224 0
2024 2,455 2,455 0
2023 2,465 2,465 0
2022 2,614 2,609 5
2021 2,875 2,875 0
2020 3,105 3,105 0
2019 3,589 3,579 10
2018 3,880 3,880 0
2017 4,256 4,256 0
2016 4,893 4,886 7
2015 5,032 5,025 7
2014 5,574 5,568 6
2013 5,526 5,519 7
2012 5,766 5,759 7
2011 5,863 5,854 9
2010 6,289 6,279 10
2009 6,938 6,927 11
2008 7,675 7,662 13
2007 8,131 8,120 11
2006 8,464 8,456 8
2005 8,621 8,614 7
2004 9,096 9,063 33
2003 9,846 9,822 24
2002 9,976 9,956 20
2001 10,186 10,164 22
2000 9,802 9,778 24
1999 9,384 9,366 18
1998 9,421 9,399 22
1997 8,763 8,746 17
1996 8,721 8,695 26
1995 9,033 9,004 29
1994 8,587 8,552 35
1993 8,658 8,639 19
1992 9,271 9,249 22
1991 9,420 9,387 33
1990 10,736 10,694 42
1989 12,657 12,614 43
1988 16,008 15,917 91
1987 19,461 19,350 111
1986 22,578 22,415 163
1985 26,223 26,039 184
1984 30,158 29,953 205
1983 35,358 35,113 245
1982 40,902 40,628 274
1981 42,166 41,927 239
1980 48,472 48,164 308
1979 50,672 50,369 303
1978 51,894 51,600 294
1977 55,944 55,631 313
1976 52,935 52,643 292
1975 52,462 52,159 303
1974 55,022 54,756 266
1973 46,909 46,683 226
1972 37,631 37,423 208
1971 34,328 34,173 155
1970 27,386 27,272 114
1969 16,580 16,488 92
1968 7,172 7,143 29
1967 5,357 5,336 21
1966 3,787 3,770 17
1965 2,887 2,887 0
1964 2,104 2,104 0
1963 1,511 1,503 8
1962 1,298 1,298 0
1961 1,068 1,058 10
1960 940 940 0
1959 720 720 0
1958 596 596 0
1957 440 440 0
1956 442 437 5
1955 397 397 0
1954 306 306 0
1953 280 275 5
1952 218 218 0
1951 189 189 0
1950 205 205 0
1949 217 217 0
1948 179 179 0
1947 133 133 0
1946 117 117 0
1945 115 115 0
1944 116 116 0
1943 137 137 0
1942 118 118 0
1941 81 81 0
1940 93 93 0
1939 71 71 0
1938 92 92 0
1937 81 81 0
1936 97 97 0
1935 83 83 0
1934 91 91 0
1933 81 81 0
1932 95 95 0
1931 83 83 0
1930 106 106 0
1929 119 119 0
1928 87 87 0
1927 97 97 0
1926 101 101 0
1925 110 110 0
1924 105 105 0
1923 101 101 0
1922 95 95 0
1921 97 97 0
1920 76 76 0
1919 81 81 0
1918 102 102 0
1917 92 92 0
1916 83 83 0
1915 78 78 0
1914 59 59 0
1913 44 44 0
1912 42 42 0
1911 25 25 0
1910 24 24 0
1909 15 15 0
1908 10 10 0
1907 9 9 0
1906 15 15 0
1905 12 12 0
1904 11 11 0
1903 13 13 0
1902 14 14 0
1901 10 10 0
1900 15 15 0
1899 5 5 0
1898 18 18 0
1897 12 12 0
1896 9 9 0
1895 23 23 0
1894 24 24 0
1893 8 8 0
1892 16 16 0
1891 15 15 0
1890 12 12 0
1889 18 18 0
1888 21 21 0
1887 14 14 0
1886 21 21 0
1885 16 16 0
1884 25 25 0
1883 13 13 0
1882 20 20 0
1881 22 22 0
1880 20 20 0

Top States for Jason (2024)

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
CA 309
13%
TX 277
11%
FL 188
8%
NY 143
6%
NJ 94
4%
PA 93
4%
VA 80
3%
GA 79
3%
IL 78
3%
OH 71
3%
NC 70
3%
TN 63
3%
IN 59
2%
MD 58
2%
MA 57
2%
WA 56
2%
KY 50
2%
MI 50
2%
MO 47
2%
AZ 47
2%
AL 35
1%
OK 29
1%
SC 29
1%
CT 27
1%
CO 25
1%
UT 24
1%
OR 24
1%
LA 23
1%
IA 22
1%
MN 21
1%
NM 21
1%
NV 21
1%
AR 19
1%
WI 19
1%
KS 17
1%
MS 17
1%
NE 13
1%
DE 12
0%
ID 11
0%
AK 10
0%
ME 10
0%
DC 9
0%
WV 8
0%
HI 6
0%
SD 6
0%
ND 5
0%
RI 5
0%