Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Jason
Endangered
Down 96% from peak
#165 boys’ name in 2025
Peak era
1977
Peak births
55,631
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen X
1880Peak 19772025
Quick answers about Jason
How many people are named Jason?
An estimated 993,119 living Americans are named Jason.
How rare is Jason?
Jason is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 2,224 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 96% from its 1977 peak. It was the #165 boys’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Jason?
The median age of a living American named Jason is approximately 46 years, with most bearers falling between 37 and 51 years old.
Is Jason still popular?
No. Jason is endangered as a baby name, down 96% from its 1977 peak with 2,224 births in 2025.
Peak year
1977
Decline from peak
96%
2025
2,224
All-time
1,052,030