Jahson: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	–	–	–	–
1990s	59	6	–	#4,628
2000s	146	15	+147%	#4,145
2010s	68	7	-53%	#6,764
2020s (to 2025)	55	9	+35%	#6,860

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

1990s

–

#4,628

2000s

146

+147%

#4,145

2010s

-53%

#6,764

2020s (to 2025)

+35%

#6,860

The story of Jahson

Jahson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,519 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1993, 328 American babies have been named Jahson. Its peak came in 2006, when 23 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2000s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jahson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Jahson?

The median living Jahson is about 18 years old; half are between 11 and 24. An estimated 300 people named Jahson are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Jahson year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	9	#8,519
2024	6	#11,496
2023	7	#10,151
2022	11	#7,464
2021	12	#6,860
2020	10	#7,749
2019	5	#12,936
2018	–	–
2017	–	–
2016	8	#9,202
2015	6	#11,254
2014	11	#7,242
2013	12	#6,774
2012	5	#13,033
2011	12	#6,764
2010	9	#8,389
2009	19	#5,007
2008	11	#7,403
2007	14	#6,048
2006	23	#4,145
2005	14	#5,688
2004	9	#7,791
2003	17	#4,691
2002	15	#5,004
2001	14	#5,241
2000	10	#6,518
1995	6	#8,223
1990	–	–
1985	–	–
1980	–	–
1975	–	–
1970	–	–
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
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1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
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1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Jahson, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Jahson?

The median living Jahson is about 18 years old. Half of all living Jahsons are between 11 and 24 years old.

How many people named Jahson are alive today?

An estimated 300 people named Jahson are alive in the United States, based on 328 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Jahson in 2025?

Jahson ranked #8,519 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jahson?

328 babies have been named Jahson in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jahson most popular?

Jahson peaked in 2006, when 23 newborns received the name.

Is Jahson a boy or girl name?

Jahson is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jahson rising or falling?

Jahson is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Jahson popularity over time

The story of Jahson

How old are people named Jahson?

Jahson year by year

Frequently asked questions

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