Jasten
A variant of the name Jason, derived from Greek mythology.
Name Census estimates that about 107 living Americans carry the first name Jasten. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jasten today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jasten births was 2002 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jasten. 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
107
~ 1 in 3,203,312 Americans
Peak year
2002
14 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,947
Tracked since 2001
Census
Jasten in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 138 people with the first name Jasten, which placed it at #47,373 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#47,373
National first-name rank
People counted
138
138 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
45.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jasten
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jasten is White at 45.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (21.7%) and Black (17.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jasten described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jasten at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White45.7% · 63
- Hispanic or Latino21.7% · 30
- Black or African American17.4% · 24
- American Indian and Alaska Native6.5% · 9
- Two or more races5.8% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.9% · 4
Popularity
Jasten: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jasten from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 69 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
Jasten 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 Jasten during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jasten
The name Jasten is a modern variation of the ancient Germanic name Jastin or Jasten, which is derived from the Old Norse name Jastein. The name Jastein is believed to have originated from the combination of the Old Norse elements "jast" meaning "fight" or "battle," and "steinn" meaning "stone" or "rock." This suggests that the name Jasten may have been given to individuals who were associated with strength, bravery, or warrior-like qualities.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Jasten can be traced back to the Viking Age in Scandinavia, where it was primarily used among the Norse people. While the name itself is not found in any significant historical texts or religious scriptures, its roots in Old Norse culture and language are well-documented.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Jasten was a Norwegian chieftain who lived in the 9th century CE. Historical records indicate that he was a prominent leader and warrior during the Viking Age, renowned for his military prowess and strategic skills.
In the 12th century, a Danish nobleman named Jasten Eriksen was recorded as a loyal vassal to King Valdemar I of Denmark. Eriksen played a crucial role in the Danish conquest of parts of modern-day Estonia and Latvia, and his name is mentioned in several contemporary chronicles.
During the Middle Ages, the name Jasten gained popularity among the nobility and upper classes in various parts of Northern Europe. One notable figure was Jasten von Blankenburg, a German knight who participated in the Crusades and was known for his bravery and skill in combat. He was born in 1195 and died in 1263.
In the 16th century, there was a Swedish military officer named Jasten Eriksson who fought in the Northern Seven Years' War against Denmark and Poland. He was celebrated for his leadership and tactical abilities on the battlefield.
Another historical figure with the name Jasten was Jasten Iversen, a Norwegian explorer and navigator who lived in the 17th century. He is credited with mapping and charting several islands and coastal regions in the Arctic, contributing significantly to the field of cartography and navigation during that time.
While the name Jasten has its roots in ancient Germanic and Norse cultures, it has evolved over time and retained its popularity in various parts of the world, particularly in Scandinavia and other Northern European regions. However, the historical examples mentioned above showcase the name's enduring legacy and its association with qualities such as strength, courage, and leadership.
People
Jasten + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jasten 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
Jasten: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jasten?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 107 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jasten 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 3,203,312 US residents.
Is Jasten a common name?
We classify Jasten as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 108 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jasten most popular?
The single biggest year for Jasten was 2002, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jasten is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jasten in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 138 people with the name Jasten, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #47,373 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jasten in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jasten?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jasten leans strongly male. 120 people counted with this name were male (89.6%), compared with 14 female bearers (10.4%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jasten?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jasten is White at 45.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (21.7%) and Black (17.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jasten most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Jasten in the 2020 Census, accounting for 45.7% (63 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Jasten in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jasten a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jasten 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 Jasten still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jasten 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 Jasten 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.
How many people have the name Jasten?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Jasten on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.