Jason is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #10267 in 2009 with 11 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 33 births ranking #4213. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 57.7%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 166,988 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.