Joason
A masculine name likely derived from the Hebrew name Joash meaning "fire of the Lord".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Joason. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Joason today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Joason births was 1984 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Joason. 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 Joason. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1984
5 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
1984 SSA rank
#6,789
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Joason: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Joason 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 Joason during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Joason
The name Joason is a unique and relatively uncommon given name, with its origins rooted in a blend of cultural influences. It is believed to have originated from a combination of the Hebrew name "Yosef" and the Greek name "Iason."
The name "Yosef" in Hebrew means "he will add" or "he will increase," and is the name of the biblical figure Joseph, who was one of the twelve sons of Jacob and an important figure in the Book of Genesis. The Greek name "Iason," on the other hand, is derived from the Greek word "iasthai," which means "to heal."
The earliest recorded use of the name Joason can be traced back to the late Middle Ages, particularly in regions where there was a significant cultural exchange between Jewish and Greek communities. It is possible that the name was born out of a desire to create a unique blend of these two ancient traditions.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Joason was a Jewish scholar and physician who lived in the 14th century in the city of Cordoba, Spain. This Joason was renowned for his contributions to the field of medicine and his efforts in bridging the gap between Jewish and Arabic medical traditions.
In the 16th century, a Joason Alvarado was mentioned in Spanish colonial records as one of the early explorers and settlers in the Americas. His name likely reflected the cultural diversity of Spain at the time, where Jewish, Greek, and Arabic influences converged.
During the Renaissance period, a Joason Trevisi was a notable Italian artist and architect who was known for his intricate frescoes and his contributions to the design of several churches and palaces in Italy.
In the 18th century, a Joason Mendelsohn was a prominent German Jewish philosopher and writer who advocated for greater religious tolerance and social reform. His works were influential in shaping the Jewish Enlightenment movement.
More recently, in the 20th century, Joason Villanueva was a Filipino politician and human rights advocate who played a significant role in the struggle against the Marcos dictatorship and the restoration of democracy in the Philippines.
While the name Joason may have its roots in ancient cultures, its unique blend of influences has allowed it to transcend geographical and cultural boundaries, making it a truly global name with a rich and diverse history.
People
Joason + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Joason 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
Joason: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Joason?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Joason 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Joason a common name?
We classify Joason as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Joason most popular?
The single biggest year for Joason was 1984, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Joason is about 40 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 Joason in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Joason a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Joason 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 Joason still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Joason 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 Joason 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 are called Joason?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.