Jason
How to say it: JAY-sun · /ˈdʒeɪsən/
From Greek Iason, meaning 'healer'. In Greek mythology, Jason was the leader of the Argonauts.
Jason was the 149th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,224 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are down about 55% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #216 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #149 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,224 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,236 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | −55% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #216 |
| In France, 2025 | #428 among boys’ names, 55 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After ruling the 1970s, Jason slipped far from that high. Further easing looks likely.
What goes with it
Two syllables with a breathy finish give Jason a strong mythic air. Jase offers a shorter call, while Justin shares its style.
Middle names that flow with Jason →
Nicknames
- Jase
Honouring a Jason in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jason is about 1 in 52.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #428 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #187. Ireland: #138.
Famous people named Jason
- Jason Bateman (born 1969)American actor
- Jason Statham (born 1967)English actor
- Jason Momoa (born 1979)American actor
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Jason Voorhees, Friday the 13th killer
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