Jayson
boy name#700 in 2025Jayson entered the US charts in 1922, peaked at #283 in 1979, ranks #700 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1922–2025
#700
rank today
#283
peak (1979)
384
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4307 |
| 1930s | #3391 |
| 1940s | #2834 |
| 1950s | #1483 |
| 1960s | #866 |
| 1970s | #325 |
| 1980s | #380 |
| 1990s | #458 |
| 2000s | #342 |
| 2010s | #417 |
| 2020s | #592 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jayson has been most popular in CA, FL, TX.
Living bearers
About 34,500 people named Jayson are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jayson alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jayson in 2025?
- Jayson ranks #700 among US boy names in 2025, with 384 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jayson most popular?
- Jayson peaked in 1979, reaching #283 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jayson with classmates?
- Jayson will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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