Jason
Jason is a Greek name meaning 'healer,' derived from the ancient Greek 'Iason.' In Greek mythology, Jason was the legendary hero who led the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,135. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 5,854
- 2012: 5,759
- 2013: 5,519
- 2014: 5,568
- 2015: 5,025
- 2016: 4,886
- 2017: 4,256
- 2018: 3,880
- 2019: 3,579
- 2020: 3,105
- 2021: 2,875
- 2022: 2,609
- 2023: 2,465
- 2024: 2,455
- 2025: 2,224
- 2026 (projected): 2,135
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Strong mythological heritage adds depth and meaning
- •Popular in the 1970s-1990s, now considered a modern classic
- •Works well in professional settings throughout life
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
1,052,030
Total births since 1880
1977
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