The nameJayson
Jayson is a modern spelling of Jason, popular in America.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Jason comes from the Greek Iason, linked to iasthai, "to heal".
Origin
Greek, through English.
History
Jason led the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece. The spelling Jayson reached 283rd in the United States in 1979. Jayson Tatum made it famous in basketball.
Did you know?
- Jayson Tatum won the NBA title with the Boston Celtics in 2024.
Famous people named Jayson
- Jayson Tatum, basketball player
- Jayson Werth, baseball player
Popularity of the name Jayson
Jayson in the United States
Jayson was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 8,714 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Jayson. Its rise began around 1966, and it peaked in 2004. Half of all babies named Jayson in the United States were born before 2001. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 504 births a year on average, against 643 in the five years before.
Jayson in the United Kingdom
Jayson was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 348 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Jayson. Half of all babies named Jayson in the United Kingdom were born before 2014, 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 33 births a year.
Jayson in France
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Jayson
Names from the same generation as Jayson, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jayson mean?
Jason comes from the Greek Iason, linked to iasthai, "to heal".
What is the origin of the name Jayson?
Greek, through English.
Is Jayson a girl's or a boy's name?
Jayson is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Jayson?
In 2024, Jayson was the 621st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 454 births.
What are the variants of the name Jayson?
Variants and related names of Jayson include Jason.
What are good sibling names for Jayson?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Melina, Irene, Barbara and Corinne for a sister, Chris, Damien, Esteban and Andre for a brother.
Who are famous people named Jayson?
Jayson Tatum, basketball player; Jayson Werth, baseball player.