At a glance
- In short
- Jazon is a contemporary variant of the classic Greek name Jason, itself derived from Iāsōn, meaning “healer.”
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2024 (#9,894)
- Babies in 2024
- 7 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #4,540 in 2008
- First recorded
- 1996
Meaning of Jazon
Jazon is a contemporary variant of the classic Greek name Jason, itself derived from Iāsōn, meaning “healer.” Retaining the familiar JAY-zuhn pronunciation (/dʒeɪzən/), this spelling offers a subtle twist that appeals to parents seeking both tradition and individuality. Analytically, Jazon has maintained a consistently modest presence in U.S. birth records—typically between five and twelve occurrences per year over the past decade—and its rank has hovered in the 800–920 range. While it may occasionally prompt a spelling check, its clear phonetics and mythological roots link modern bearers with a storied past. In an Anglo-American context, Jazon stands out as an understated choice that balances classical resonance with contemporary restraint.
How to pronounce Jazon
English
- Pronounced JAY-zuhn /dʒeɪzən/
Popularity of Jazon in the U.S.
Jazon was last recorded in the U.S. in 2024, ranked #9,894 with 7 babies. It peaked at #4,540 in 2008. It first appears in the records in 1996.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1996–2024 25 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 9,894 | ▼ 1,639 |
| 2023 | 9 | 8,255 | ▲ 4,075 |
| 2022 | 5 | 12,330 | back (not recorded in 2021) |
| 2020 | 7 | 9,554 | back (not recorded in 2017–2019) |
| 2016 | 8 | 8,816 | ▼ 1,750 |
| 2015 | 11 | 7,066 | ▲ 1,064 |
| 2014 | 9 | 8,130 | ▼ 1,527 |
| 2013 | 12 | 6,603 | ▲ 4,167 |
| 2012 | 6 | 10,770 | ▼ 5,337 |
| 2011 | 16 | 5,433 | ▲ 308 |
| 2010 | 15 | 5,741 | ▲ 3,244 |
| 2009 | 8 | 8,985 | ▼ 4,445 |
| 2008 | 21 | 4,540 | ▲ 3,633 |
| 2007 | 9 | 8,173 | ▼ 1,713 |
| 2006 | 12 | 6,460 | ▼ 234 |
| 2005 | 12 | 6,226 | ▲ 1,310 |
| 2004 | 9 | 7,536 | ▼ 821 |
| 2003 | 10 | 6,715 | ▲ 928 |
| 2002 | 8 | 7,643 | ▼ 708 |
| 2001 | 9 | 6,935 | ▲ 481 |
| 2000 | 8 | 7,416 | ▼ 1,374 |
| 1999 | 10 | 6,042 | ▲ 272 |
| 1998 | 9 | 6,314 | ▲ 1,796 |
| 1997 | 6 | 8,110 | ▼ 139 |
| 1996 | 6 | 7,971 | new |