gender neutral
Jason
healer
About Jason
This name carries an undeniable strength that resonates across generations. Parents seeking a classic choice with modern appeal will find Jason strikes the perfect balance between familiarity and distinction. The name projects confidence without arrogance, making it suitable for both childhood playgrounds and professional boardrooms. Its two-syllable structure provides an easy cadence that pairs well with most surnames, while its historical usage ensures it never feels dated or trendy. Children named Jason often grow into the name's inherent boldness, developing leadership qualities and a straightforward approach to life. The name's versatility allows it to work across cultures and languages, maintaining its integrity wherever it travels. For families wanting a name that sounds both approachable and authoritative, Jason delivers consistently. It's neither too common to feel ordinary nor too unusual to require constant explanation, occupying that sweet spot of recognition that makes social interactions smooth from the very first introduction.
Popularity of the Name Jason
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #386 | ||||
| 1881 | #355 | ||||
| 1882 | #406 | ||||
| 1883 | #506 | ||||
| 1884 | #356 | ||||
| 1885 | #468 | ||||
| 1886 | #388 | ||||
| 1887 | #472 | ||||
| 1888 | #408 | ||||
| 1889 | #437 | ||||
| 1890 | #580 | ||||
| 1891 | #462 | ||||
| 1892 | #506 | ||||
| 1893 | #798 | ||||
| 1894 | #382 | ||||
| 1895 | #403 | ||||
| 1896 | #800 | ||||
| 1897 | #627 | ||||
| 1898 | #497 | ||||
| 1900 | #661 | ||||
| 1901 | #705 | ||||
| 1902 | #601 | ||||
| 1903 | #636 | ||||
| 1904 | #741 | ||||
| 1905 | #725 | ||||
| 1906 | #631 | ||||
| 1907 | #962 | ||||
| 1908 | #915 | ||||
| 1909 | #736 | ||||
| 1910 | #591 | ||||
| 1911 | #619 | ||||
| 1912 | #655 | ||||
| 1913 | #685 | ||||
| 1914 | #662 | ||||
| 1915 | #661 | ||||
| 1916 | #644 | ||||
| 1917 | #618 | ||||
| 1918 | #608 | ||||
| 1919 | #693 | ||||
| 1920 | #760 | ||||
| 1921 | #657 | ||||
| 1922 | #662 | ||||
| 1923 | #638 | ||||
| 1924 | #624 | ||||
| 1925 | #602 | ||||
| 1926 | #625 | ||||
| 1927 | #645 | ||||
| 1928 | #680 | ||||
| 1929 | #534 | ||||
| 1930 | #583 | ||||
| 1931 | #658 | ||||
| 1932 | #610 | ||||
| 1933 | #647 | ||||
| 1934 | #631 | ||||
| 1935 | #656 | ||||
| 1936 | #589 | ||||
| 1937 | #661 | ||||
| 1938 | #620 | ||||
| 1939 | #711 | ||||
| 1940 | #617 | ||||
| 1941 | #681 | ||||
| 1942 | #566 | ||||
| 1943 | #537 | ||||
| 1944 | #571 | ||||
| 1945 | #561 | ||||
| 1946 | #597 | ||||
| 1947 | #592 | ||||
| 1948 | #492 | ||||
| 1949 | #454 | ||||
| 1950 | #466 | ||||
| 1951 | #492 | ||||
| 1952 | #468 | ||||
| 1953 | #422 | ||||
| 1954 | #411 | ||||
| 1955 | #364 | ||||
| 1956 | #352 | ||||
| 1957 | #368 | ||||
| 1958 | #311 | ||||
| 1959 | #292 | #222 | |||
| 1960 | #259 | ||||
| 1961 | #242 | #216 | |||
| 1962 | #213 | #195 | |||
| 1963 | #198 | #146 | |||
| 1964 | #155 | #151 | |||
| 1965 | #111 | #104 | #271 | ||
| 1966 | #89 | #54 | #222 | ||
| 1967 | #54 | #28 | #215 | ||
| 1968 | #47 | #19 | #151 | ||
| 1969 | #25 | #6 | #89 | ||
| 1970 | #13 | #1 | #53 | ||
| 1971 | #8 | #1 | #37 | ||
| 1972 | #7 | #1 | #25 | ||
| 1973 | #3 | #2 | #21 | ||
| 1974 | #2 | #5 | #18 | ||
| 1975 | #2 | #5 | #25 | ||
| 1976 | #2 | #7 | #27 | ||
| 1977 | #2 | #6 | #30 | ||
| 1978 | #2 | #6 | #37 | ||
| 1979 | #3 | #8 | #29 | ||
| 1980 | #3 | #10 | #37 | ||
| 1981 | #4 | #8 | #45 | ||
| 1982 | #4 | #8 | #42 | ||
| 1983 | #7 | #9 | #43 | ||
| 1984 | #11 | #12 | #37 | ||
| 1985 | #14 | #15 | #36 | ||
| 1986 | #18 | #12 | #23 | ||
| 1987 | #23 | #15 | #27 | ||
| 1988 | #27 | #14 | #20 | ||
| 1989 | #35 | #13 | #19 | ||
| 1990 | #46 | #16 | #32 | ||
| 1991 | #49 | #24 | #27 | #36 | |
| 1992 | #46 | #35 | #28 | #39 | |
| 1993 | #45 | #34 | #29 | #43 | |
| 1994 | #46 | #41 | #24 | #39 | |
| 1995 | #41 | #47 | #26 | #41 | |
| 1996 | #41 | #58 | #27 | #42 | |
| 1997 | #41 | #72 | #56 | #34 | #41 |
| 1998 | #40 | #74 | #57 | #33 | #44 |
| 1999 | #40 | #79 | #83 | #35 | #46 |
| 2000 | #39 | #91 | #58 | #39 | #51 |
| 2001 | #41 | #92 | #71 | #46 | #53 |
| 2002 | #42 | #93 | #81 | #37 | #59 |
| 2003 | #42 | #106 | #85 | #45 | #61 |
| 2004 | #47 | #111 | #85 | #49 | #68 |
| 2005 | #51 | #123 | #108 | #65 | #78 |
| 2006 | #55 | #131 | #121 | #60 | #78 |
| 2007 | #59 | #125 | #129 | #68 | #80 |
| 2008 | #60 | #135 | #106 | #72 | #85 |
| 2009 | #66 | #137 | #129 | #72 | #89 |
| 2010 | #69 | #154 | #136 | #76 | #113 |
| 2011 | #71 | #158 | #101 | #71 | #123 |
| 2012 | #76 | #159 | #160 | #87 | #113 |
| 2013 | #79 | #156 | #163 | #89 | #111 |
| 2014 | #75 | #156 | #115 | #104 | #107 |
| 2015 | #86 | #159 | #158 | #113 | #108 |
| 2016 | #84 | #172 | #192 | #100 | #103 |
| 2017 | #92 | #173 | #178 | #114 | #144 |
| 2018 | #99 | #175 | #189 | #123 | #152 |
| 2019 | #103 | #173 | #301 | #155 | #136 |
| 2020 | #119 | #210 | #214 | #149 | #134 |
| 2021 | #129 | #207 | #271 | #149 | #166 |
| 2022 | #146 | #204 | #237 | #153 | #162 |
| 2023 | #147 | #172 | #288 | #194 | #147 |
| 2024 | #148 | #199 | #302 | #162 | #176 |
| 2025 | #165 | #191 | #251 | #137 | #230 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jason
Names Similar to Jason
Nicknames for Jason
- Jay
- Jase
- Jayo
- Jaz
Famous People Named Jason
| Jason Statham | British actor |
| Jason Momoa | American actor |
| Jason Bateman | American actor |
| Jason Segel | American actor |
| Jason Derulo | American singer-songwriter |
| Jason Aldean | American country singer |
| Jason Alexander | American actor |
| Jason Kidd | American basketball player |
| Jason Sudeikis | American actor |
| Jason Terry | American basketball player |
| Jason Priestley | Canadian actor |
| Jason Isaacs | English actor |
| Jason Day | Australian professional golfer |
| Jason Dolley | American actor |
| Jason Wu | Taiwanese-Canadian fashion designer |
| Jason Collins | American basketball player |
| Jason Varitek | American baseball player |
| Jason Dufner | American professional golfer |
| Jason Lee | American actor and skateboarder |
| Jason Schwartzman | American actor and musician |
Characters Named Jason
| Jason Bourne | Protagonist of Robert Ludlum's spy thriller novels |
| Jason Voorhees | Villain from the "Friday the 13th" horror film series |
| Jason Stackhouse | Character from the TV series "True Blood" |
| Jason Grace | Character from the "Heroes of Olympus" book series by Rick Riordan |
| Jason Morgan | Character from the soap opera "General Hospital" |
| Jason Todd | DC Comics character, formerly the second Robin |
| Jason Scott | Character from the movie "Power Rangers" |
| Jason Blood | DC Comics character, alter ego of the demon Etrigan |
| Jason Gideon | Character from the TV series "Criminal Minds" |
| Jason Street | Character from the TV series "Friday Night Lights" |
| Jason Wynn | Character from the comic book series "Spawn" |
| Jason Teague | Character from the TV series "Smallville" |
| Jason Blossom | Character from the TV series "Riverdale" |
| Jason Kellerman | Character from the movie "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" |
| Jason Rothenberg | Character from the TV series "The 100" |
| Jason Dean | Character from the movie "Heathers" |
| Jason Crouse | Character from the TV series "The Good Wife" |
| Jason Compson | Character from the novel "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner |
| Jason McCord | Character from the TV series "Branded" |
| Jason Nesmith | Character from the movie "Galaxy Quest" |