Jason

Boys

Best rank #88 (2008) · ranked in 2 years

Over 2 tracked years from 2008 to 2009, Jason held a spot in the rankings.

It eased from #88 in 2008 to #96 in 2009.

As of the latest count (2025), Jason has fallen out of the top ranks.

At its peak year of 2008, Jason was given to 7,675 newborns.

Jason was most popular around 2008, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

Rank by year

1102020082009
  1. 2009966,938
  2. 2008887,675

Similar names

Jacob, Joshua, Jayden stand out as close matches to Jason, tracking a similar sound or popularity window. See how their rankings compare below.

Frequently asked questions

Is Jason a popular name?
Jason reached a best rank of #88 in 2008 and has charted in 2 years.
Where does Jason rank now?
Jason does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Jason a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Jason most popular?
Jason peaked around 2008.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)