Jason

Jason is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning “healer.” In 2024 it was given to 2,448 boys in the United States.

Jason at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
“healer”
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒeɪsən/

About the name Jason

Jason belongs to the Greek tradition. Its meaning — “healer” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Jason first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2 in 1974, and in 2024 2,448 babies received the name — 1,049,831 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jason in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#2 in 1974
Peak year
1977
Babies named Jason in 2024
2,448
Total since 1880
1,049,831

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jason mean?

Jason means “healer” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Jason a boy or girl name?

Jason is a boy name. In 2024, 2,448 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jason?

Jason comes from the Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Jason?

Jason first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #2 in 1974, and 2,448 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Jason?

Jason is pronounced /ˈdʒeɪsən/ (IPA).

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