The nameJason

Jason is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "healer". The hero of the Golden Fleece, it was a top 10 name in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s.

Boy's name
Greek

Meaning

Jason comes from the Greek Iasōn, linked to iasthai, "to heal".

Origin

Greek. In mythology, Jason leads the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece. A Jason is also mentioned in the New Testament.

History

Jason became hugely popular in the United States from the late 1960s, entering the top 10 in 1971 and reaching second place.

Did you know?

The cyclist Jason Kenny won seven Olympic gold medals, a British record.
In Greek mythology, Jason sails with the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece.

Famous people named Jason

Jason, Greek hero
Jason Momoa, actor
Jason Statham, actor
Jason Kenny, cyclist

Popularity of the name Jason

Jason in the United States

148thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024

1977peak year (55,949 births)

1,054,860babies named Jason in the United States since 1880

Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Jason was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 465,224 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Jason. Its rise began around 1968, and it peaked in 1977. Half of all babies named Jason in the United States were born before 1980, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 2,700 births a year on average, against 4,328 in the five years before.

Jason in the United Kingdom

191stmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025

1997peak year (1,055 births)

14,180babies named Jason in the United Kingdom since 1997

Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Jason was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 5,682 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Jason. Half of all babies named Jason in the United Kingdom were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 293 births a year.

Jason in Ireland

135thmost popular boys' name in Ireland in 2025

1974peak year (442 births)

11,415babies named Jason in Ireland since 1964

Births per year in Ireland. Source: Central Statistics Office, names given at least 3 times a year.

Jason in France

737thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures

1995peak year (1,345 births)

21,260babies named Jason in France since 1900

Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Jason in Belgium

478thmost popular boys' name in Belgium in 2025

1995peak year (311 births)

3,406babies named Jason in Belgium since 1995

Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Jason in Switzerland

386thmost popular boys' name in Switzerland in 2025

2013peak year (102 births)

1,775babies named Jason in Switzerland since 2000

Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Jason in Austria

456thmost popular boys' name in Austria in 2025

2014peak year (42 births)

643babies named Jason in Austria since 1984

Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Jason

Names from the same generation as Jason, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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For a brother

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jason mean?

Jason comes from the Greek Iasōn, linked to iasthai, "to heal".

What is the origin of the name Jason?

Greek. In mythology, Jason leads the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece. A Jason is also mentioned in the New Testament.

Is Jason a girl's or a boy's name?

Jason is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Jason?

In 2024, Jason was the 148th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 2,448 births.

What are the variants of the name Jason?

Variants and related names of Jason include Jace and Jayson.

What are good sibling names for Jason?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Katherine, Alexandra, Angela and Catherine for a sister, Alex, Andrew, Christopher and Steven for a brother.

Who are famous people named Jason?

Jason, Greek hero; Jason Momoa, actor; Jason Statham, actor; Jason Kenny, cyclist.