Jason
Jason is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Healer.
Origin and history
Jason is derived from the Greek name Iason, which comes from the root iaomai meaning 'to heal'. In Greek mythology, Jason was the famous heroic leader of the Argonauts who retrieved the Golden Fleece. It became extremely popular in the United States during the late 20th century and remains a classic, widely recognized boy's name.
Popularity in the United States
1,052,030 babies in the United States have been named Jason since 1880. It ranks #28 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #141.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.2 %)
- NY (7.3 %)
- TX (6.8 %)
- OH (5.1 %)
- PA (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 190 |
| 1890-1900 | 142 |
| 1900-1910 | 124 |
| 1910-1920 | 630 |
| 1920-1930 | 988 |
| 1930-1940 | 880 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,306 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,783 |
| 1960-1970 | 42,527 |
| 1970-1980 | 462,709 |
| 1980-1990 | 292,120 |
| 1990-2000 | 91,731 |
| 2000-2010 | 88,562 |
| 2010-2019 | 50,605 |
| 2020-2029 | 15,733 |
Famous people named Jason
- Jason Momoa: Actor
- Jason Bateman: Actor, Director
- Jason Statham: Actor
Nicknames
Jay, Jase
Fun facts
- In Greek mythology, Jason sailed on the ship Argo with the Argonauts in pursuit of the Golden Fleece.
- Jason was extraordinarily popular in the U.S., ranking among the top five male baby names throughout most of the 1970s.