Jason
Jason is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Healer or to heal.
Origin and history
Jason is traditionally derived from the Greek name Iason, meaning healer. Although overwhelmingly given to males in the U.S., it has seen minor, infrequent usage for females over the decades. In contemporary times, female usage remains rare.
Popularity in the United States
5,028 babies in the United States have been named Jason since 1880. It ranks #2458 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17 %)
- NY (9 %)
- TX (8.3 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 177 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,474 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,863 |
| 1990-2000 | 263 |
| 2000-2010 | 173 |
| 2010-2019 | 63 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Nicknames
Jase, Jay
Fun facts
- The name stems from the ancient Greek hero Jason, leader of the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece.
- While predominantly male, thousands of females in the United States have been given the name Jason since 1880.