Jayson
Jayson: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Jayson
- A male given name.
Etymology
Modern variant of Jason, perhaps influenced by Jay.
How popular is Jayson?
Since 1880, 37 girls and 35,931 boys in the U.S. have been named Jayson (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7472 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #283 in 1979. In 2025 it ranked #700 for boys, with 384 babies given the name.
Names similar to Jayson
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Jayson
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Jayson FAQ
What does the name Jayson mean?
A male given name. Modern variant of Jason, perhaps influenced by Jay.
How popular is the name Jayson?
Since 1880, 37 girls and 35,931 boys in the U.S. have been named Jayson (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7472 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #283 in 1979. In 2025 it ranked #700 for boys, with 384 babies given the name.
Is Jayson a boy or girl name?
Jayson is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 37 girls and 35,931 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.