Jayson
Jayson is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Healer or the Lord is salvation.
Origin and history
Jayson is a modern spelling variant of Jason, which originates from the Greek name Iason, meaning 'healer'. The name ultimately traces back to the Greek word 'iasthai' (to heal) and is also influenced by the Hebrew name Joshua in biblical contexts. In the United States, Jayson emerged as a popular alternative spelling in the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
35,931 babies in the United States have been named Jayson since 1880. It ranks #606 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #578.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.1 %)
- NY (9.9 %)
- TX (9.1 %)
- FL (6.6 %)
- NJ (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 16 |
| 1940-1950 | 84 |
| 1950-1960 | 307 |
| 1960-1970 | 952 |
| 1970-1980 | 5,677 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,925 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,919 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,714 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,424 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,908 |
Famous people named Jayson
- Jayson Tatum: Basketball Player, Athlete
- Jayson Werth: Baseball Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Jay, Jase
Fun facts
- Jayson gained traction as a phonetic variation of Jason to incorporate the popular 'Jay' element.
- The original Greek root iasthai relates directly to medicine and healing.