Jashon
Jashon is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern blend without a traditional etymological meaning; influenced by Jason ('healer').
Origin and history
Jashon is a modern American name, likely created as a contemporary blend of names like Jason and Dashawn. It emerged in the late 20th century in the United States. It remains relatively rare, with under 1,000 recorded male births in the U.S. since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
957 babies in the United States have been named Jashon since 1880. It ranks #3722 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1858.
States where it is most popular
- NC (23.2 %)
- CA (17.6 %)
- GA (12.8 %)
- IL (12 %)
- TX (9.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 12 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 195 |
| 2000-2010 | 479 |
| 2010-2019 | 196 |
| 2020-2029 | 69 |
Fun facts
- Jashon is part of a trend of late 20th-century names incorporating popular elements like 'Ja-' and '-shon'.
- Fewer than 1,000 boys have been named Jashon in the U.S. since 1880.