Jeyson
A masculine name derived from Jason, ultimately from Greek meaning "healer".
Name Census estimates that about 671 living Americans carry the first name Jeyson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jeyson today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jeyson births was 2002 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jeyson. 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
671
~ 1 in 510,811 Americans
Peak year
2002
35 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,828
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Jeyson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jeyson from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 253 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Jeyson remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jeyson 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 Jeyson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jeysons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. New York, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Jeyson, while Georgia, Florida, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jeyson
The name Jeyson is a modern variation of the name Jason, which has its origins in the ancient Greek language. Jason was a hero in Greek mythology who was the leader of the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece. The name is derived from the Greek word "iasthai," which means "to heal."
In ancient Greek texts, Jason is depicted as a brave and cunning warrior who overcame many challenges and obstacles. The story of Jason and the Argonauts is recounted in various works of literature, including the epic poem "Argonautica" by Apollonius of Rhodes, written in the 3rd century BC.
Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jason can be found in ancient Greek inscriptions and historical records. One notable bearer of the name was Jason of Pherae, a ruler of Thessaly in the 4th century BC, who was known for his military conquests and political ambitions.
Throughout history, there have been several individuals with the name Jason who have made significant contributions in various fields. One of the most famous was Jason of Cyrene, a Jewish philosopher and historian who lived in the 2nd century BC and wrote a work on the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire.
In the Middle Ages, the name Jason was less common but still appeared in some historical records. One notable figure was Jason de Vaux, a Crusader knight who participated in the Third Crusade and was known for his bravery in battle.
During the Renaissance period, the name Jason gained popularity again, particularly in Italy. One of the most renowned individuals with this name was Jason Lewis, an English explorer and author who lived in the 16th century and wrote about his travels to various parts of the world.
In the modern era, the name Jeyson emerged as a variant spelling, likely influenced by cultural and linguistic variations. While not as common as the traditional spelling of Jason, it has gained some popularity in various regions and communities around the world.
People
Jeyson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jeyson 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
Jeyson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jeyson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 671 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jeyson 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 510,811 US residents.
Is Jeyson a common name?
We classify Jeyson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 678 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jeyson most popular?
The single biggest year for Jeyson was 2002, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jeyson is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jeyson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jeyson 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.