Jasonjr
Compound name derived from Jason, meaning "healer", and "junior", signifying second in line.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jasonjr. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jasonjr today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jasonjr births was 2004 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jasonjr. 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 Jasonjr. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2004
5 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2004 SSA rank
#12,161
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Jasonjr: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jasonjr 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 Jasonjr during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jasonjr
The given name Jasonjr is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It appears to be a combination of the traditional masculine name Jason and the suffix "jr" which is commonly used to denote a son with the same name as his father. The name Jason itself has its roots in Greek mythology, derived from the hero Jason who famously led the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece.
The name Jason is believed to have originated from the Greek word "iasthai" which means "to heal". This association with healing and medicine gives the name a sense of strength and resilience. However, it's important to note that the addition of "jr" to form Jasonjr is a more recent phenomenon and doesn't have a direct connection to ancient Greek culture or mythology.
There are no known instances of the name Jasonjr appearing in ancient texts or historical records prior to the modern era. The earliest recorded examples of this name are likely to be found in birth records and census data from the late 20th century onwards. Due to its relatively recent origin, there are no famous historical figures or notable individuals who would have been given the name Jasonjr at birth.
While the name Jason has a rich history and has been borne by many notable individuals throughout the ages, such as the ancient Greek philosopher Jason of Tralles (5th century BCE), the Roman grammarian Jason of Cyrene (1st century CE), and the medieval English philosopher Jason of Norwich (12th century), the combination Jasonjr is a modern invention without a substantial historical lineage.
It's worth noting that while the name Jasonjr may not have a deep historical roots, it still carries the symbolic weight and cultural associations of its parent name Jason, which is deeply rooted in Greek mythology and has been a popular choice for centuries. The addition of "jr" simply denotes a familial connection and creates a unique variation on a time-honored name.
People
Jasonjr + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jasonjr 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
Jasonjr: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jasonjr?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jasonjr 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 Jasonjr a common name?
We classify Jasonjr 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 Jasonjr most popular?
The single biggest year for Jasonjr was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jasonjr is about 22 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 Jasonjr in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jasonjr a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jasonjr 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 Jasonjr still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jasonjr 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 Jasonjr 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 share the name Jasonjr?
You can see how many people have the name Jasonjr on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.