How old is someone named Jason?
The average Jason is 42 years old.
Half of all living Jasons are between 37 and 51.
When was Jason popular?
Jason rose fast and peaked in 1977, then faded almost as fast. 63% of all Jasons were born within 15 years of each other.
Popular names of 1977 · The most popular names of the 1970s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 124 | 0 |
| 1910s | 630 | 0 |
| 1920s | 988 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 880 | 110 |
| 1940s | 1,306 | 580 |
| 1950s | 3,793 | 2,600 |
| 1960s | 42,704 | 36,000 |
| 1970s | 465,183 | 420,000 |
| 1980s | 293,983 | 270,000 |
| 1990s | 91,994 | 89,000 |
| 2000s | 88,735 | 87,000 |
| 2010s | 50,668 | 50,000 |
| 2020s | 15,738 | 16,000 |
How many Jasons are still alive?
About 980,000 Jasons are alive in the US today. That's 92% of the roughly 1.1 million babies named Jason since 1880.
Nearly every Jason ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Jason?
About half of living Jasons are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 51%
- Millennial 30%
- Gen Z 14%
- Gen Alpha 5%
Is Jason an old name?
Somewhat. Jason is older than 68 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Jason will be 64 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Jason a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.5% of living Jasons are men.
Names the same age as Jason
NAME TWIN
Jason's name twin is Amie. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Amie's age curve is the closest match to Jason's: 89% alike.
Other spellings: Jayson (28)
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Questions about the name Jason
How old is the average Jason?
The average Jason in the US is 42 years old. The median is 46, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Jason?
About 980,000 Jasons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 1.1 million babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Jason most popular?
In 1977, when about 56,000 baby boys were named Jason.
Is Jason a Gen X name?
Yes. About 51% of living Jasons are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this