Jeyson
Jeyson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Healer or to heal.
Origin and history
Jeyson is a modern English phonetic spelling variant of the classic Greek name Jason. In Greek mythology, Jason was the leader of the Argonauts who sought the Golden Fleece. In the United States, Jeyson is relatively rare but continues to see steady, modest usage as a contemporary choice.
Popularity in the United States
699 babies in the United States have been named Jeyson since 1880. It ranks #3977 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1780.
States where it is most popular
- NY (37.7 %)
- CA (33.3 %)
- TX (14.5 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
- GA (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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 75 |
| 2000-2010 | 253 |
| 2010-2019 | 219 |
| 2020-2029 | 147 |
Famous people named Jeyson
- Jeyson Auza: Physician, Politician
Nicknames
Jay, Jey
Fun facts
- Jeyson is an explicit phonetic rendering of Jason, preserving the classic pronunciation while offering a distinctive spelling.
- The root name Jason derives from the Greek word 'iasthai', meaning to heal, and is famous from ancient tales of the Golden Fleece.