Boys name · California
Jason in California
In SSA data for California, 117,825 babies are named Jason across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1932. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #135 most popular boys name, with 296 born.
Popularity over time
Jason in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | 5 | #511 |
| 1952 | 13 | #520 |
| 1964 | 273 | #127 |
| 1976 | 4,347 | #3 |
| 1989 | 1,697 | #32 |
| 2001 | 1,735 | #28 |
| 2013 | 906 | #55 |
| 2025 | 296 | #135 |
The most Jason births in California in a single year was 4,781, in 1974. Jason's highest rank in California was #2, set in 1973.
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #2 in 1973 to #653 in 1942, starting at #511 in 1932 and ending at #135 in 2025.
Nationally, Jason's strongest state was Indiana, where it hit #1 in 1974. See Jason in every state →
How popular is Jason in California?
In SSA data for California, 117,825 babies are named Jason across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1932. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #135 most popular boys name, with 296 born.
How many babies are named Jason in California?
296 Jason babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Jason in California?
In 2025, Jason sat at #135 on the boys list for California.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.