Jasun Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAY-sun //ˈdʒeɪ.sən//
Origin: Hebrew; Sanskrit
Meaning: Hebrew: 'God is gracious'; Sanskrit: 'victorious'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jasun is believed to have roots in the Hebrew name Yeshua, which translates to "salvation" or "to deliver." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning into Greek as Iesous and later into Latin as Iesus. The name was adopted into Old French as Jesu, which eventually influenced the English form Jesus.
While Jasun is a less common derivative, it reflects the phonetic adaptations that names undergo as they traverse different cultures and languages. Historically, the name Yeshua is significant in biblical contexts, as it is associated with Jesus of Nazareth, a central figure in Christianity, whose life and teachings have had a profound impact on Western civilization since the 1st century CE.
The name's prominence was further solidified through major translations of the Bible, including the King James Version in the early 17th century, which helped disseminate the name and its variants throughout English-speaking populations. Culturally, names derived from Yeshua often carry connotations of hope, redemption, and spiritual significance, resonating deeply within Christian traditions.
The name Jasun, while not as widely recognized, may evoke similar themes of salvation and deliverance, reflecting its etymological lineage. Additionally, diminutive forms or variations such as Jason, which also has Greek origins meaning "healer," may share cultural associations, though they stem from different roots.
Overall, Jasun embodies a rich historical and linguistic heritage that connects it to significant religious and cultural narratives.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jasun was first seen in the United States in 1971.
Jasun has ranked as high as #1106 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in California.
In the past 5 years the name Jasun has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jasun 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 Jasun was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jasun (1981)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
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 Jasun.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1971 | 8 |