Jase
Jase is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Healer, or short form of Jason.
Origin and history
Jase is a masculine name primarily derived as a modern phonetic spelling or short form of Jason, which comes from the Greek name Iason meaning 'healer'. It gained widespread usage in the United States in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, influenced in part by popular media figures. Today it stands as a standalone contemporary given name.
Popularity in the United States
23,905 babies in the United States have been named Jase since 1880. It ranks #763 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #564.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.4 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
- CA (5 %)
- GA (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 70 |
| 1980-1990 | 309 |
| 1990-2000 | 669 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,993 |
| 2010-2019 | 16,817 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,035 |
Famous people named Jase
- Jase Robertson: TV Personality, Businessman
Fun facts
- Jase ultimately traces back to the ancient Greek name Iason, derived from 'iashas' meaning 'to heal'.
- The name experienced a notable boost in U.S. popularity during the early 2010s, driven by media visibility.