Jason
Peaked at #2 nationally in 1974, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Jason has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
Meaning & origin
Jason comes from the Greek Iason, related to the verb iasthai, "to heal," making its meaning roughly "healer." In Greek mythology, Jason led the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece, a story that kept the name alive in Western literature long before it became common as a given name in the 20th-century United States.
Notable people & culture
Actors Jason Statham, Jason Momoa, and Jason Bateman have each built prominent film and television careers under the name. Musician Jason Derulo and comedian-actor Jason Sudeikis are further examples of its reach across entertainment. It saw a sharp rise in popularity in the U.S. from the 1970s through the 1990s.
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Jason — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#559
in 1975
Last ranked
#16321
in 2022
Years tracked
57
1953–2022
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1953, Jason reached its peak popularity for girls in 1975, ranking #559 nationally with 303 babies given the name that year.
Jason hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2022, when it stood at #16321.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | #16,321 | 5 |
| 2019 | #10,053 | 10 |
| 2016 | #13,506 | 7 |
| 2015 | #13,609 | 7 |
| 2014 | #15,407 | 6 |
| 2013 | #13,780 | 7 |
| 2012 | #14,130 | 7 |
| 2011 | #11,596 | 9 |
Jason — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2
in 1974
Current rank
#148
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Jason reached its peak popularity for boys in 1974, ranking #2 nationally with 54,751 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #75 (2014) to #148 (2024) — a 49% drop.
As of 2024, Jason ranks #148 nationally for boys, with 2,448 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #148 | 2,448 |
| 2023 | #147 | 2,463 |
| 2022 | #146 | 2,607 |
| 2021 | #129 | 2,872 |
| 2020 | #119 | 3,103 |
| 2019 | #103 | 3,578 |
| 2018 | #100 | 3,876 |
| 2017 | #92 | 4,251 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Jason most popular?
Jason was most popular in 1974, when it ranked #2 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jason becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Jason?
At least 1,054,860 babies have been recorded with the name Jason in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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