Jayson Boy

Popularity: #526 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJAY-suhn / /ˈdʒeɪsən/

English; Hebrew

Meaning

English: God has heard; Hebrew: He will save

Historical & Cultural Background

Jayson is a modern variant of the name Jason, which has roots in Greek mythology. The name Jason was borne by a hero who led the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece. The spelling 'Jayson' emerged in the 20th century as part of a trend to create unique variations of traditional names. It has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States.

Trend Summary

Jayson has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the late 20th century.

Similar Names

MasonGraysonKaysonHaysonDawsonLandonBraysonTayson

Variants

  • Jason
  • Jay

International Variants

  • Jasón (Spanish)
  • Jascha (Russian)
  • Jacek (Polish)

Famous people named Jayson

Jayson Tatum is a professional basketball player known for his skills in the NBA.

Jayson Blair was a journalist who gained notoriety for a plagiarism scandal.

Jayson Williams is a former professional basketball player and sports commentator.

Jayson Werth is a former Major League Baseball player recognized for his achievements on the field.

Fictional characters named Jayson

Jayson is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his humorous antics.

Jayson is a character in the video game 'Final Fantasy XV', serving as a minor supporting character.

Sibling Suggestions

JasonJordanJasperJadenJaceJulian

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jayson was first seen in the United States in 1922. Jayson has ranked as high as #602 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Jayson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jayson (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 65
17%
FL 56
15%
TX 44
11%
NY 28
7%
MA 27
7%
IN 15
4%
PA 13
3%
GA 13
3%
TN 12
3%
OH 12
3%
AZ 11
3%
NC 11
3%
VA 10
3%
MI 9
2%
SC 7
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19225
19375
19386
19395
19406
19415
19425
19437
19448
19455
19467
194712
194812
194917
195016
195121
195216
195325
195421
195521
195639
195745
195848
195955
196049
196144
196260
196354
196458
196590
1966102
1967115
1968135
1969246
1970403
1971431
1972461
1973573
1974625
1975615
1976610
1977647
1978599
1979713
1980608
1981550
1982583
1983502
1984477
1985517
1986462
1987426
1988399
1989402
1990385
1991395
1992411
1993377
1994418
1995446
1996484
1997559
1998725
1999719
2000709
2001759
2002833
2003894
2004963
2005923
2006864
2007897
2008962
2009910
2010936
2011854
2012810
2013817
2014795
2015763
2016636
2017634
2018620
2019558
2020539
2021501
2022541
2023484
2024454