Jason

Rank 145th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Jason was 145th most popular baby name for boys and 264th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,599 babies were named Jason in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,294 babies in the United States were named Jason. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 2.3% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Jason is around 41 to 45 years old.

The name "Jason" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Jason is Jay.

Jason Meaning & Origin

The name Jason originates from Greek mythology, where Jason was the leader of the Argonauts, symbolizing bravery, leadership, and adventure.

The name Jason is described as heroic, adventurous and intelligent.

Pronunciation

Jason is pronounced ja-son in English. The name Jason has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Jason

In Greek mythology, Jason is a famous character who leads the Argonauts in the quest for the Golden Fleece.

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Geography

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Similar Sounding Names

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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