Boys name · Illinois
Jason in Illinois
Jason was the 171st most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 69 babies named Jason that year. Since 1917, Illinois families have named 47,438 babies Jason.
Popularity over time
Jason in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 | 527th |
| 1956 | 11 | 482nd |
| 1967 | 210 | 75th |
| 1979 | 2,415 | 2nd |
| 1990 | 447 | 47th |
| 2002 | 403 | 41st |
| 2013 | 143 | 113th |
| 2025 | 69 | 171st |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 527th in 1917 to 171st in 2025.
The most babies named Jason in Illinois in a single year was 2,930, in 1977. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1974.
Across the country, Jason reached its best rank of #1 in Indiana (1974). See Jason in every state →
How popular is Jason in Illinois?
Jason was the 171st most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 69 babies named Jason that year. Since 1917, Illinois families have named 47,438 babies Jason.
How many babies are named Jason in Illinois?
In 2025, 69 babies were named Jason in Illinois. The most babies named Jason in Illinois in a single year was 2,930, in 1977.
What is the rank of Jason in Illinois?
Jason ranked 171st among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1974.
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.