Jason is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #9195 in 2008 with 13 recorded births. This places Jason in the top 45% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 33 births ranking #4213. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 50.0%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 145,440 girls born was named Jason. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.