Jason is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #179 in 2017 with 314 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 1,001 births ranking #69. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 68.6%. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 1,028 boys born was named Jason. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Jason is a Greek classic meaning "healer". It has long felt smooth, approachable, and strong, which explains its success over many decades.
The name is famous from Greek myth through Jason and the Argonauts and later became a major modern favourite in English-speaking countries. It balances classical pedigree with easy modern familiarity.