US Popularity:266
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:healer; the Lord is salvation
With Hebrew and Greek origins, Jason is a boy’s name meaning “healer” and “the Lord is salvation.” Jason is an incredibly popular name throughout the world and is used in many different cultures. Jason also features heavily in popular culture, from Friday the 13th antagonist Jason Voorhees to the name of the protagonist in the classic Greek tale Jason and the Argonauts. In real life, baby can look up to Jason Statham, Jason Momoa, and Jason Derulo, to name a few.
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Famous People Named Jason

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Jason Aldean
    Country Singer
  • Jason Alexander
    TV Actor
  • Jason Bateman
    Actor
  • Jason Collins
    Basketball Player
  • Jason Derulo
    Singer
  • Jason Lee
    Actor
  • Jason Newsted
    Musician
  • Jason Priestley
    Actor
  • Jason Sudeikis
    Actor

Common Nicknames for Jason

Nothing is really quite as cute as baby—but the perfect nickname comes close. From the catchy to the cool, the options for Jason are so sweet you just can’t help but say, “awww!” And we’ve rounded them up for you and your adorable baby below.

How Popular Is The Name Jason?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Jason is currently #238 on The Bump
Boy:Jason is currently #135 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Jason is currently #266 in U.S. births
Boy:Jason is currently #147 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#147
in 2023
- 1
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Names with the Same Meaning

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