Jayson Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jayson is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jayson?
Jayson is spelled J-A-Y-S-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Jayson at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Jayson may derive from the Greek name Jason, which means “healer” or “to heal.”
- Origin
- Jayson is commonly considered a modern variant spelling of the name Jason, which has classical Greek origins.
- Pronunciation
- JAY-suhn · 2 syllables
Jayson Popularity in 2025
Rank#700
Recorded Births384
- Boys usage fell 76 places to #700 and recorded 70 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Jayson Mean?
Jayson may derive from the Greek name Jason, which means “healer” or “to heal.”
Origin: Jayson is commonly considered a modern variant spelling of the name Jason, which has classical Greek origins.
How Do You Pronounce Jayson?
PronunciationJAY-suhn
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Jayson?
- History
- The name Jason appears in Greek mythology as a notable figure, but Jayson as a spelling variant has been used more recently, especially in English-speaking countries.
Jayson Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 384 | #700 |
| 2024 | Boys | 454 | #624 |
| 2023 | Boys | 485 | #591 |
| 2022 | Boys | 543 | #545 |
| 2021 | Boys | 502 | #564 |
| 2020 | Boys | 540 | #529 |
| 2019 | Boys | 558 | #512 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2018 | Boys | 620 | #470 |
| 2017 | Boys | 634 | #471 |
| 2016 | Boys | 636 | #483 |
| 2015 | Boys | 763 | #407 |
| 2014 | Boys | 795 | #392 |
| 2013 | Boys | 817 | #373 |
| 2012 | Boys | 810 | #374 |
| 2011 | Boys | 855 | #350 |
| 2010 | Boys | 936 | #334 |
| 2009 | Boys | 910 | #345 |
| 2008 | Boys | 962 | #341 |
| 2007 | Boys | 897 | #353 |
| 2006 | Boys | 864 | #351 |
| 2005 | Boys | 923 | #330 |
| 2004 | Boys | 963 | #319 |
| 2003 | Boys | 894 | #328 |
When Was Jayson Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2004 · Boys
963 recorded births
National rank #319
2008 · Boys
962 recorded births
National rank #341
2010 · Boys
936 recorded births
National rank #334
2005 · Boys
923 recorded births
National rank #330
Where Jayson Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MA | #264 | 22 |
| NJ | #377 | 21 |
| FL | #412 | 47 |
| IN | #431 | 16 |
| CT | #440 | 6 |
| NV | #516 | 5 |
| MS | #522 | 5 |
| OH | #541 | 19 |