Jaseh
A masculine name of Scandinavian origin potentially meaning "God's gift".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jaseh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaseh today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaseh births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaseh. 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 Jaseh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,027
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Jaseh: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaseh 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 Jaseh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaseh
The given name Jaseh traces its origins back to the ancient Akkadian language, which was spoken in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) during the third millennium BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Akkadian word "jašu," which means "to be prosperous" or "to thrive." The earliest known reference to the name can be found in cuneiform inscriptions from the city of Ur, dating back to around 2500 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jaseh was a high-ranking official in the court of King Shulgi of Ur, who ruled during the 21st century BCE. This Jaseh was renowned for his wisdom and administrative skills, and he played a significant role in the development of the Sumerian city-states.
In the ancient Babylonian epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest surviving works of literature, there is a character named Jaseh who accompanies the hero Gilgamesh on his quest for immortality. This Jaseh is depicted as a loyal companion and a skilled warrior, and his presence in this legendary tale speaks to the cultural significance of the name during that time period.
During the medieval era, the name Jaseh appeared in several Islamic texts and historical accounts. One notable figure was Jaseh al-Basri, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in the 7th century CE. He was highly respected for his knowledge of the Quran and his contributions to the development of early Islamic jurisprudence.
In the 12th century, there was a Jaseh ibn al-Khatib, a prominent Arab historian and philosopher from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). He wrote extensively on the history and culture of the Iberian Peninsula during the Muslim rule, and his works are considered invaluable sources for understanding that period.
Another historical figure with the name Jaseh was Jaseh al-Uzri, a celebrated Persian poet who lived in the 11th century CE. He was known for his mastery of the ghazal form of poetry and his profound emotional expressions, which have been celebrated by literary scholars for centuries.
While the name Jaseh has its roots in ancient Mesopotamia and was prevalent in various cultures throughout history, it is important to note that its usage and popularity have varied across different regions and time periods. Nevertheless, the name's rich history and enduring presence in various literary and historical works underscore its cultural significance and lasting impact.
People
Jaseh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaseh 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
Jaseh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaseh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaseh 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 Jaseh a common name?
We classify Jaseh 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 Jaseh most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaseh was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaseh is about 3 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 Jaseh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaseh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaseh 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 Jaseh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaseh 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 Jaseh 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 Americans are named Jaseh?
See how many people share the name Jaseh on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.