Boy
Jayson
healer
About Jayson
Jayson represents a contemporary take on traditional naming, blending familiar sounds with a fresh spelling approach. This variation adds visual interest while maintaining immediate recognition and easy pronunciation. The name projects confidence without arrogance, strength without aggression. Jayson has a versatile quality that adapts well to various personality types—whether your child is outgoing and social or more reserved and contemplative. The two-syllable rhythm gives it a balanced, complete feeling. Parents often appreciate how Jayson feels current without being trendy, avoiding the risk of sounding dated in future decades. The name carries a certain professionalism that translates well into adult life and career contexts. Jayson also integrates smoothly into diverse cultural settings, making it suitable for families with international connections or multicultural backgrounds. This name provides a solid foundation that allows a child to grow into their own identity.
Popularity of the Name Jayson
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | #991 | ||||
| 1964 | #994 | ||||
| 1965 | #782 | ||||
| 1966 | #731 | ||||
| 1967 | #696 | ||||
| 1968 | #651 | ||||
| 1969 | #492 | #275 | |||
| 1970 | #404 | #228 | |||
| 1971 | #388 | #235 | |||
| 1972 | #367 | #212 | #339 | ||
| 1973 | #307 | #276 | |||
| 1974 | #298 | #313 | |||
| 1975 | #306 | ||||
| 1976 | #298 | #287 | |||
| 1977 | #299 | ||||
| 1978 | #302 | #239 | |||
| 1979 | #283 | ||||
| 1980 | #315 | ||||
| 1981 | #338 | ||||
| 1982 | #329 | ||||
| 1983 | #354 | ||||
| 1984 | #369 | ||||
| 1985 | #357 | ||||
| 1986 | #395 | ||||
| 1987 | #426 | ||||
| 1988 | #453 | #352 | |||
| 1989 | #474 | ||||
| 1990 | #499 | ||||
| 1991 | #496 | #351 | #448 | ||
| 1992 | #493 | #358 | #373 | #413 | |
| 1993 | #526 | #329 | |||
| 1994 | #492 | #354 | #393 | ||
| 1995 | #485 | #393 | |||
| 1996 | #454 | #325 | #420 | ||
| 1997 | #414 | #866 | #378 | ||
| 1998 | #361 | #732 | #380 | ||
| 1999 | #363 | #405 | |||
| 2000 | #370 | #335 | |||
| 2001 | #352 | #945 | #382 | ||
| 2002 | #330 | #952 | #337 | ||
| 2003 | #328 | #571 | #391 | ||
| 2004 | #319 | #385 | |||
| 2005 | #330 | #420 | #387 | ||
| 2006 | #352 | #984 | #489 | ||
| 2007 | #353 | #932 | #572 | #410 | |
| 2008 | #341 | #639 | #445 | ||
| 2009 | #345 | #508 | #405 | ||
| 2010 | #334 | #848 | #450 | ||
| 2011 | #351 | #915 | #578 | #391 | |
| 2012 | #374 | #969 | #518 | #514 | |
| 2013 | #373 | #791 | #374 | ||
| 2014 | #392 | #846 | #659 | #466 | |
| 2015 | #407 | #881 | #584 | #504 | |
| 2016 | #483 | #967 | #407 | ||
| 2017 | #471 | #930 | #777 | #416 | |
| 2018 | #470 | #832 | #778 | #470 | |
| 2019 | #512 | #400 | |||
| 2020 | #529 | #952 | #503 | ||
| 2021 | #564 | #876 | #801 | #516 | |
| 2022 | #546 | #471 | |||
| 2023 | #591 | #719 | |||
| 2024 | #624 | #948 | #521 | #595 | |
| 2025 | #700 | #704 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jayson
Names Similar to Jayson
Nicknames for Jayson
- Jay
- Son
- Jase
- Jayse
- Sonny
Famous People Named Jayson
| Jayson Tatum | American professional basketball player |
| Jason Momoa | American actor known for his role as Aquaman |
| Jason Statham | British actor known for his action roles |
| Jason Derulo | American singer, songwriter, and dancer |
| Jason Segel | American actor and comedian |
| Jason Bateman | American actor and director |
| Jason Aldean | American country music singer |
| Jason Alexander | American actor best known for his role as George Costanza in Seinfeld |
| Jason Priestley | Canadian-American actor and director |
| Jason Sudeikis | American actor and comedian |
| Jayson Werth | Former American professional baseball player |
| Jason Kidd | Former American professional basketball player and current coach |
| Jason Witten | Former American professional football player |
| Jason Lee | American actor and professional skateboarder |
| Jason Day | Australian professional golfer |
| Jason Schwartzman | American actor and musician |
| Jason Biggs | American actor known for his role in the "American Pie" film series |
| Jason Dolley | American actor and musician |
| Jason Flemyng | British actor |
| Jason London | American actor |
Characters Named Jayson
| Jason Bourne | Protagonist of Robert Ludlum's spy thriller series |
| Jason Voorhees | Iconic horror movie character from the "Friday the 13th" franchise |
| Jason Grace | Character from the "Heroes of Olympus" series by Rick Riordan |
| Jason Stackhouse | Character from the TV series "True Blood" |
| Jason Scott | Character from the film "Power Rangers" |
| Jason Todd | DC Comics character known as the second Robin |
| Jason Blood | DC Comics character also known as the superhero Etrigan |
| Jason Blossom | Character from the TV series "Riverdale" |
| Jason Gideon | Character from the TV series "Criminal Minds" |
| Jason Wynn | Character from the comic book series "Spawn" |
| Jason Teague | Character from the TV series "Smallville" |
| Jason Compson | Character from William Faulkner's novel "The Sound and the Fury" |
| Jason Kilar | Character from the TV series "Succession" |
| Jason Whittaker | Character from the audio drama series "Adventures in Odyssey" |
| Jason Fox | Character from the comic strip "FoxTrot" |
| Jason Evans | Character from the video game series "Professor Layton" |
| Jason Crouse | Character from the TV series "The Good Wife" |
| Jason Higgins | Character from the TV series "Wayward Pines" |
| Jason Morgan | Character from the TV series "General Hospital" |