The story goes that Jason, a great Thessalian hero, led the Argonauts, a band of heroes in Greek mythology, on a quest for the Golden Fleece, in order to get back the throne from his Uncle Pelias, who overthrew Jason’s father as the king of Ilocos. Jason also married Medea, a sorceress who helped him get the Golden Fleece and murder his uncle.  In Hebrew, Jason means “the Lord is salvation.” In the bible story, Jason housed Paul and Silas when they were in need of shelter. In English, Jaye is a feminine variation to the name Jason.

Jason has been a consistently popular name in the United States for several decades. Between the years 1973 and 1982, the name stayed consistently in the top five most popular names for boys. After that, it stayed in the top 50 most popular names, only getting kicked off that list in 2004. Jason’s popularity is thought to have made names like Jacob, Jackson, and Mason also gain some popularity. In recent years, it has slipped from the top 100 lists. According to 2020 data from the Social Security Administration, it’s the 119th most popular name for boys in the United States.

Name Variations 

Jason has some spelling and pronunciation variations you might want to consider if you are looking for a fresh spin on the traditional name. Here’s a list of some of them: 

Iason (Greek, Latin)Jase (English)Jayce (English) Jaye (English)Jayceon (English)Jacyn Jayson (English)

Similar Names

If you like the name Jason, here are some names with a similar sound and feel to consider for your baby: 

Alexander  Charlotte  Ethan Jackson  Jacob  Jamie  Jasmine  Jeanne  Jemima  Jenna Jessica Jimmy  Joanna  Joanne Mason Matthew

Famous People Named Jason  

Jason is a name that has historically been given to brave and courageous people. If you are thinking of naming your baby Jason, here’s a list of other famous people with the same name:

Jason Bateman, American actor, and producer Jason Connery, British actor and producer and the son of the legendary Sean Connery Jason Demers, Canadian ice hockey player Jason Derulo, American singer, songwriter, and dancer Jason Kidd, American basketball coach and former basketball player Jason Momoa, American actor, popular for his role as Aquaman in the Marvel movies Jason Mraz, American singer, and songwriter Jason Newsted, American musician, bass player, and member of the rock band Metallica Jason Phillips (Jadakiss), American rapperJason Robards, American actor Jason Segel, American actor and comedian most popular for his role as Marshall in the television show “How I Met Your Mother”Jason Wade, American musician and member of the rock band “Lifehouse” 

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