Jason
boy name#165 in 2025Jason entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #2 in 1974, ranks #165 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#165
rank today
#2
peak (1974)
2,224
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #412 |
| 1890s | #599 |
| 1900s | #709 |
| 1910s | #639 |
| 1920s | #640 |
| 1930s | #634 |
| 1940s | #565 |
| 1950s | #395 |
| 1960s | #139 |
| 1970s | #4 |
| 1980s | #15 |
| 1990s | #44 |
| 2000s | #50 |
| 2010s | #83 |
| 2020s | #142 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jason has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 979,000 people named Jason are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jason alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jason in 2025?
- Jason ranks #165 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,224 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jason most popular?
- Jason peaked in 1974, reaching #2 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jason with classmates?
- Jason will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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