Jasn
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "victorious" or "victorious one".
Name Census estimates that about 211 living Americans carry the first name Jasn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jasn today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jasn births was 1985 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jasn. 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.
People living today
211
~ 1 in 1,624,428 Americans
Peak year
1985
30 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1987 SSA rank
#3,121
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Jasn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jasn from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 132 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jasn 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 Jasn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jasns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jasn
The name Jasn is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, with roots dating back to the Vedic period of Indian civilization, around 1500-500 BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "jasna," which means "sacrifice" or "offering."
In the ancient Hindu tradition, the concept of sacrifice or offering was deeply revered, as it was seen as a way to honor the deities and seek their blessings. The name Jasn may have been given to individuals who were born during sacred rituals or ceremonies involving sacrifices.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jasn can be found in the Rigveda, one of the oldest and most revered Hindu scriptures, dated around 1500-1200 BCE. The name appears in a hymn dedicated to the god Agni, the deity of fire and sacrifice.
Throughout the centuries, the name Jasn has been associated with various historical figures. One notable bearer of the name was Jasn the Wise, a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who lived during the 6th century CE. He was known for his extensive writings on metaphysics, ethics, and the nature of consciousness.
Another prominent figure named Jasn was a celebrated poet and playwright from the 10th century CE, known for his contributions to the development of Sanskrit literature. His works were widely acclaimed for their depth of emotion and poetic beauty.
In the realm of religion, Jasn the Enlightened was a revered Buddhist monk who lived in the 12th century CE. He was widely respected for his teachings on compassion, mindfulness, and the path to enlightenment.
During the Mughal period in India, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th centuries, the name Jasn gained popularity among the ruling elite. One notable figure was Jasn Khan, a powerful and influential military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the late 17th century.
Another notable bearer of the name was Jasn the Brave, a legendary warrior from the 14th century who was celebrated for his valor and skill in battle. His exploits were recorded in numerous folk tales and oral traditions, making him a revered figure in the region's cultural heritage.
People
Jasn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jasn 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
Jasn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jasn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 211 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jasn 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 1,624,428 US residents.
Is Jasn a common name?
We classify Jasn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 224 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jasn most popular?
The single biggest year for Jasn was 1985, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jasn is about 46 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 Jasn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jasn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jasn 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 Jasn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jasn 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 Jasn 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 have the name Jasn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.