Jasson
A variant of the masculine name Jason, derived from Greek mythology.
Name Census estimates that about 1,255 living Americans carry the first name Jasson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jasson today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jasson births was 1976 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jasson. 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
1.3K
~ 1 in 273,111 Americans
Peak year
1976
38 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,281
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Jasson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jasson from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 326 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jasson 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 Jasson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jassons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Jasson, while Maryland, Illinois, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 66 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jasson
The name Jasson is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is thought to be a variant spelling of the biblical name Jason, which is derived from the Greek word "iaomai," meaning "to heal" or "to cure."
In Greek mythology, Jason was the legendary hero who led the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece. This epic adventure is recounted in various ancient texts, including the Argonautica by Apollonius of Rhodes and the Metamorphoses by Ovid. The name Jason was widely used in ancient Greece, and its variant form, Jasson, likely emerged as a result of linguistic evolution and regional variations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jasson can be found in the Bible, where it appears as a variant spelling of Jason. In the Book of Acts, Jasson is mentioned as a kinsman of Paul the Apostle, who accompanied him on his missionary journeys.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jasson. One such figure was Jasson Carvalho (1620-1674), a Portuguese explorer and navigator who led expeditions to the coast of Africa and the Indian Ocean in the 17th century.
Another prominent Jasson was Jasson Rodrigues (1760-1828), a Brazilian writer, journalist, and activist who played a significant role in the fight for Brazilian independence from Portugal. His works, which often addressed issues of social justice and freedom, had a profound impact on the literary and political landscape of his time.
In the realm of science, Jasson Warne (1892-1976) was a British mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics. His pioneering work on the theory of atomic structure and his collaborations with renowned scientists like Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg have left a lasting legacy in the scientific community.
Another notable figure was Jasson Muvdi (1928-2002), an Indian politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador of India to several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. He was instrumental in strengthening diplomatic ties and fostering international cooperation during his tenures.
Lastly, Jasson Fernández (1968-present) is a contemporary Spanish artist renowned for his captivating sculptures and installations. His works, which often explore themes of identity, memory, and cultural heritage, have been exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums around the world, earning him critical acclaim and international recognition.
People
Jasson + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jasson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jasson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,255 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jasson 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 273,111 US residents.
Is Jasson a common name?
We classify Jasson as "Rare". It ranks above 91.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,297 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jasson most popular?
The single biggest year for Jasson was 1976, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jasson is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jasson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jasson 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.
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.