Jhase
A unique masculine name potentially derived from "chase" or "chase after".
Name Census estimates that about 454 living Americans carry the first name Jhase. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jhase today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jhase births was 2015 (52 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jhase. 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
454
~ 1 in 754,966 Americans
Peak year
2015
52 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,287
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Jhase: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jhase from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 304 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jhase remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jhase 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 Jhase during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jhases live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Louisiana, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Jhase, while Michigan, Florida, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jhase
The name Jhase is believed to have originated in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of modern-day Iraq between the 4th and 3rd millennia BC. It is derived from the Sumerian word "jhase," which means "victorious" or "triumphant." The Sumerians were one of the earliest civilizations to develop a writing system, and the name Jhase can be found inscribed on several clay tablets and cuneiform records from this era.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Jhase can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Mesopotamian epic poem dating back to around 2100 BC. In this epic, Jhase is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a warrior who accompanies the hero Gilgamesh on his epic journey.
In the 7th century BC, the name Jhase gained prominence in ancient Greece, where it was adopted and slightly modified to "Jasōn." The most famous bearer of this name was Jason, the legendary hero from Greek mythology who led the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece. This legendary figure has been immortalized in numerous works of literature and art throughout the centuries.
During the Roman era, the name Jhase evolved into the Latin form "Iason," and it was borne by several historical figures. One notable individual was Iason of Cyrene, a Greek philosopher and scholar who lived in the 3rd century BC and wrote extensively on various philosophical topics.
In the Middle Ages, the name Jhase resurfaced in various European regions, often spelled as "Jase" or "Jaze." One notable bearer of this name was Jase de Compostela, a 12th-century Spanish knight and crusader who participated in the Second Crusade and is believed to have been present at the capture of Lisbon in 1147.
During the Renaissance period, the name Jhase experienced a revival, particularly in Italy, where it was often spelled as "Giasone." One famous bearer of this name was Giasone Maino, an Italian jurist and legal scholar who lived in the 15th century and made significant contributions to the development of Roman law.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Jhase or its various spellings throughout the centuries. While the name may not be as common today, its rich historical roots and associations with victorious warriors, legendary heroes, and scholarly figures make it a unique and intriguing choice.
People
Jhase + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jhase 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
Jhase: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jhase?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 454 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jhase 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 754,966 US residents.
Is Jhase a common name?
We classify Jhase as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 458 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jhase most popular?
The single biggest year for Jhase was 2015, when 52 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jhase is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jhase a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jhase 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.