Jasen
Jasen is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Healer or to heal.
Origin and history
Jasen is a modern spelling variant of the classic Greek name Jason. It derives from the Greek word 'iáomai', meaning healer. In the United States, Jasen functions as a less common alternative to the traditional Jasen spelling.
Popularity in the United States
4,659 babies in the United States have been named Jasen since 1880. It ranks #1818 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1805.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30.9 %)
- NY (10.1 %)
- MI (8.3 %)
- TX (8.2 %)
- IL (7.2 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 146 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,703 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,024 |
| 1990-2000 | 507 |
| 2000-2010 | 571 |
| 2010-2019 | 575 |
| 2020-2029 | 122 |
Famous people named Jasen
- Jasen Rauch: Musician, Songwriter
Nicknames
Jase, Jay
Fun facts
- Jasen is an alternative phonetic spelling of the classic name Jason.
- The original Greek root is connected to the famous mythical hero Jason who searched for the Golden Fleece.