Jasonlee
A masculine name combining the Greek Jason, meaning "healer", and Lee, meaning "meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jasonlee. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jasonlee today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jasonlee births was 1983 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jasonlee. 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 Jasonlee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1983
6 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
1983 SSA rank
#5,804
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Jasonlee: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jasonlee 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 Jasonlee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jasonlee
The name Jasonlee is a modern combination of two distinct names - Jason and Lee. The first part of the name, Jason, traces its origins back to ancient Greek mythology and the tale of the Argonauts. In this epic story, Jason is the leader of a group of heroes who undertake a perilous voyage to retrieve the Golden Fleece.
The name Jason is derived from the Greek word "iasthai," which means "to heal." It is believed that the name was chosen to reflect the character's ability to heal wounds and restore vitality. Throughout history, Jason has been a popular name among various cultures, with notable figures such as the ancient Greek philosopher Jason of Pherae and the Roman scholar Jason of Tralles bearing this name.
On the other hand, the name Lee has its roots in several languages and cultures. In English, it is often a shortened form of the name Leroy or a derivation of the Old English word "leah," meaning a meadow or clearing in a forest. The name Lee has also been associated with the Celtic word "llwyd," meaning gray or brown.
Historically, the name Lee has been prominent in various parts of the world. In ancient China, Lee was a common surname, and several influential figures bore this name, such as Lee Shimin, the founder of the Tang Dynasty, who lived from 598 to 649 CE. In the Korean context, Lee is a widely used surname, and notable individuals like Lee Seung-Yeop, a legendary baseball player born in 1976, carried this name.
While the combined name Jasonlee is a relatively modern construction, it is possible to find historical figures who bore variations of these names. One such example is Jason Lee, an American missionary and pioneer who founded what is now known as Willamette University in Oregon in the 19th century. He lived from 1803 to 1845.
Another notable figure was Jason Leigh, an English actor and playwright who lived from 1670 to 1689. Although his name was spelled differently, he was known for his contributions to the Restoration era of English theater.
In the realm of literature, Jason Zonetta was an Italian poet and scholar who lived from 1470 to 1522. He was renowned for his work on the classic epic poem "Gerusalemme Liberata" by Torquato Tasso.
Additionally, Jason Lezama was a Cuban writer and poet who lived from 1910 to 1976. He was a prominent figure in the avant-garde literary movement known as "poesía conversacional" and is considered one of the most influential Cuban writers of the 20th century.
Lastly, Jason Lee Scott, born in 1970, is an American actor and martial artist best known for his role as the Red Ranger in the original "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" television series.
People
Jasonlee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jasonlee 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
Jasonlee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jasonlee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jasonlee 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Jasonlee a common name?
We classify Jasonlee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jasonlee most popular?
The single biggest year for Jasonlee was 1983, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jasonlee is about 41 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 Jasonlee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jasonlee a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jasonlee 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 Jasonlee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jasonlee 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 Jasonlee 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 Jasonlee?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Jasonlee, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.