Jahzon
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Jason.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jahzon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jahzon today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jahzon births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jahzon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jahzon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#13,099
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Jahzon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jahzon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jahzon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jahzon
The given name Jahzon is believed to have originated from Arabic and Hebrew roots. It is a combination of the Arabic name Jahaz, meaning "to travel" or "to migrate," and the Hebrew word "zion," which refers to the biblical Promised Land or the holy city of Jerusalem.
In ancient times, the name Jahzon was likely used by nomadic tribes or travelers in the Middle Eastern region. It may have held spiritual significance for those seeking a safe haven or a promised land, as indicated by the Zion component of the name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jahzon can be found in the historical accounts of the Crusades. During the 12th century, a knight named Jahzon de Montfort was mentioned as part of the Crusader forces that captured Jerusalem in 1099. His name was likely a reflection of his journey to the Holy Land and his association with the sacred city of Zion.
In the 15th century, a renowned explorer named Jahzon al-Andalusi was credited with mapping the coastlines of West Africa. His travels and cartographic contributions were significant in expanding the geographical knowledge of the time.
During the Ottoman Empire, a prominent figure named Jahzon Pasha served as a military commander and governor in the late 16th century. He was known for his strategic leadership and successful campaigns in various regions under Ottoman rule.
In the 18th century, a scholar and theologian named Jahzon ibn Abi al-Qasim gained recognition for his writings on Islamic philosophy and jurisprudence. His works were widely studied and referenced by religious scholars of the time.
Another notable bearer of the name Jahzon was a 19th-century artist and calligrapher from Persia (modern-day Iran). Jahzon al-Katib was renowned for his intricate calligraphic works and contributions to the art of Persian calligraphy.
While the name Jahzon has roots in ancient cultures and languages, it remains a relatively rare and unique name in modern times. Its historical associations with travel, spirituality, and scholarly pursuits contribute to its rich and diverse cultural heritage.
People
Jahzon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jahzon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jahzon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jahzon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jahzon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jahzon a common name?
We classify Jahzon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jahzon most popular?
The single biggest year for Jahzon was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jahzon is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jahzon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jahzon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jahzon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jahzon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jahzon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jahzon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Jahzon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.