Jason sits comfortably in the UK charts at #197 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#197
US Rank #148
About the Name Jason
Jason is holding steady in the rankings at #197. It reached its peak of #69 in 1996 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 7 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
Jason is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #148, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Jason
Unlikely. With around 253 UK babies named Jason per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jason in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Jason has held a stable position around #197 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #69 in 1996 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Jason is more popular in the US (#148) than in the UK (#197). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Jason include: Jason Earles — Jason Daniel Earles is an American actor.; Jason Roberts (author) — Jason Roberts is an American author of nonfiction and fiction..
Jason appears in the US top 500 at #148 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
253
UK babies named Jason (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 16 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Jason
Likely around 1 other Jason in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Jason Daniel Earles is an American actor. He is known for his role as Jackson Stewart in the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana and his role as Rudy Gillespie in the Disney XD series Kickin' It.
Jason Roberts is an American author of nonfiction and fiction. A former journalist and technologist, his writings have garnered multiple honors, including the Pulitzer Prize for Biography and the PEN America Literary Award.