Boys name · California
Jason in California
Jason was the 135th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 296 babies named Jason that year. Since 1932, California families have named 117,825 babies Jason.
Popularity over time
Jason in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | 5 | 511th |
| 1952 | 13 | 520th |
| 1964 | 273 | 127th |
| 1976 | 4,347 | 3rd |
| 1989 | 1,697 | 32nd |
| 2001 | 1,735 | 28th |
| 2013 | 906 | 55th |
| 2025 | 296 | 135th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 511th in 1932 to 135th in 2025.
The most babies named Jason in California in a single year was 4,781, in 1974. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1973.
Across the country, Jason reached its best rank of #1 in Indiana (1974). See Jason in every state →
How popular is Jason in California?
Jason was the 135th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 296 babies named Jason that year. Since 1932, California families have named 117,825 babies Jason.
How many babies are named Jason in California?
In 2025, 296 babies were named Jason in California. The most babies named Jason in California in a single year was 4,781, in 1974.
What is the rank of Jason in California?
Jason ranked 135th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1973.
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.