Jason is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #148 in 2024 with 2,448 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 10,164 births ranking #41. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 71.8%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 701 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.