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How Many People Are Named Jason?
Estimated people named Jason living in the U.S. today
988,920
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 1,054,860
- Peak year: 1977 (55,949 births)
- Estimated living today: 988,920
Jason by age group — who carries the name today?
Jason popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Jason
Jason has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 1,054,860 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 988,920 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 346 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Jasons you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Jason in the US?
An estimated 988,920 people named Jason are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Jason common — about 1 in 346 Americans.
Is Jason a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Jason is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Jason most popular?
Jason peaked in 1977, when 55,949 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Jason?
Jason ranks #25 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 30 out of 100 (higher means rarer).