Jeason
A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Jason or Jesse.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Jeason. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jeason today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jeason births was 1979 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jeason. 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 Jeason. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1979
5 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2007 SSA rank
#13,248
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Jeason: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jeason from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 5 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
Jeason 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 Jeason 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 Jeason
The name Jeason is a unique and relatively uncommon given name with origins that can be traced back to ancient civilizations. It is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which was spoken in ancient India and is the root language of many modern Indo-Aryan languages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jeason can be found in the Mahabharata, a renowned Sanskrit epic poem that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this ancient text, Jeason is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a warrior who fought alongside the Pandavas in the epic battle of Kurukshetra.
As Sanskrit spread across the Indian subcontinent and beyond, the name Jeason likely traveled with it, taking on various spellings and interpretations in different regions. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "jaya," which means victory or triumph, suggesting that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who exhibited strength, courage, or success in battle or other endeavors.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jeason. One of the earliest was Jeason of Cyrene, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BCE and was a student of the renowned Stoic philosopher Zeno of Citium. Another notable Jeason was Jeason the Gnostic, a Christian theologian and philosopher who lived in the 2nd century CE and was known for his teachings on the nature of God and the divine spark within all beings.
In the Middle Ages, a prominent figure named Jeason ibn Masawayh, also known as Jeason the Philosopher, lived in the 9th century CE. He was a prolific writer and translator who played a significant role in the transmission of Greek knowledge to the Islamic world, contributing to the flourishing of learning and scholarship during the Golden Age of Islam.
During the Renaissance, a sculptor and architect named Jeason Boccardi, born in 1445 in Italy, gained recognition for his work on notable buildings and monuments in Florence and other Italian cities. His intricate carvings and architectural designs showcased the artistic brilliance of the era.
More recently, in the 20th century, Jeason Maimonis was a notable American composer and musician who was born in 1920. He was known for his contributions to the development of avant-garde and experimental music, blending traditional forms with innovative techniques and pushing the boundaries of musical expression.
While the name Jeason has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, these examples illustrate its diverse cultural and linguistic origins, as well as the notable individuals who have carried this unique moniker over the centuries.
People
Jeason + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jeason 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
Jeason: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jeason?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jeason 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Jeason a common name?
We classify Jeason as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jeason most popular?
The single biggest year for Jeason was 1979, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jeason is about 32 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 Jeason in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jeason a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jeason 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 Jeason still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jeason 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 Jeason 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 Jeason as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.