1,220,597births recorded
22Countries
3Variants
1972Peak · British Columbia
#135Ireland 2025
Jason is a boy name family recorded 1,220,597 times in 22 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Ireland (#135 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1972, at 2,639.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Jason
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason | English | 1,057,058 | 🇺🇸 United States | #165 | 1974 | ▼ 51 % |
| Jason | English | 46,430 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #154 | 1974 | ▼ 42 % |
| Jason | English | 24,333 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | – | 1971 | – |
| Jason | English | 21,260 | 🇫🇷 France | #735 | 1995 | ▼ 69 % |
| Jason | English | 12,839 | 🏴 England & Wales | #187 | 1996 | ▼ 7 % |
| Jason | English | 12,528 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #203 | 1972 | ▼ 53 % |
| Jasson | English | 1,317 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4857 | 1976 | ▶ 2 % |
| Jasson | English | 13 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1992 | – |
| Jahson | English | 328 | 🇺🇸 United States | #8243 | 2006 | ▲ 69 % |
How we grouped these names
- Jason ↔ Jasson — spelling variant
- Jason ↔ Jahson — spelling variant
Questions about Jason
How popular is the name Jason?
In 2025 it ranked #135 in Ireland. Official registers record 1,220,597 births across 22 countries.
What is Jason in other languages?
Jasson (English); Jahson (English).
When was Jason most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1972, at 2,639.6 births per 100,000.
Is Jason a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Jason is a boy name.