Jason Boy

Popularity: #144 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJAY-suhn / /ˈdʒeɪsən/

Greek; Hebrew

Meaning

Greek: healer; Hebrew: God is salvation

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jason has roots in Greek mythology, where Jason was the leader of the Argonauts. In the New Testament, Jason is mentioned as a companion of Paul the Apostle. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in the English-speaking world, since the 20th century. Its association with heroism and adventure has contributed to its enduring appeal.

Trend Summary

Jason was highly popular in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, but its usage has declined in recent years.

Similar Names

JasperJaceJaydenJulianJaxonJettJadenJosiah

Variants

  • Jayson
  • Jay

International Variants

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

Famous people named Jason

Jason Statham is a British actor known for his roles in action films such as 'The Transporter' series.

Jason Momoa is an American actor recognized for his portrayal of Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe.

Jason Derulo is an American singer and songwriter famous for his hit songs and performances.

Jason Bourne is a fictional character in a series of novels and films, known for his skills in espionage.

Fictional characters named Jason

Jason Voorhees is a character from the 'Friday the 13th' horror film franchise, known for being a relentless killer.

Jason Todd is a character from DC Comics, known as the second Robin and later as the anti-hero Red Hood.

Sibling Suggestions

JordanJustinJaredJacobJasmineJenna

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, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Jason has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jason (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 309
13%
TX 277
12%
FL 188
8%
NY 143
6%
PA 93
4%
VA 80
3%
GA 79
3%
IL 78
3%
OH 71
3%
NC 70
3%
TN 63
3%
IN 59
3%
MD 58
3%
MA 57
2%
WA 56
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188020
188122
188220
188313
188425
188516
188621
188714
188821
188918
189012
189115
189216
18938
189424
189523
18969
189712
189818
18995
190015
190110
190214
190313
190411
190512
190615
19079
190810
190915
191024
191125
191242
191344
191459
191578
191683
191792
1918102
191981
192076
192197
192295
1923101
1924105
1925110
1926101
192797
192887
1929119
1930106
193183
193295
193381
193491
193583
193697
193781
193892
193971
194093
194181
1942118
1943137
1944116
1945115
1946117
1947133
1948180
1949217
1950205
1951189
1952218
1953275
1954306
1955398
1956437
1957440
1958596
1959720
1960940
19611,059
19621,298
19631,501
19642,105
19652,890
19663,768
19675,337
19687,147
196916,490
197027,274
197134,179
197237,434
197346,678
197454,751
197552,172
197652,650
197755,636
197851,604
197950,371
198048,166
198141,928
198240,634
198335,118
198429,952
198526,036
198622,417
198719,349
198815,916
198912,614
199010,695
19919,386
19929,249
19938,638
19948,550
19959,006
19968,696
19978,746
19989,398
19999,366
20009,778
200110,164
20029,956
20039,822
20049,063
20058,613
20068,456
20078,120
20087,661
20096,927
20106,278
20115,854
20125,758
20135,517
20145,567
20155,025
20164,885
20174,251
20183,876
20193,578
20203,103
20212,872
20222,607
20232,463
20242,448