Total births
328
Boys' name · since 1993
Jahson
Jahson has 328 recorded births since 1993 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2006 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #11442
- among boys today
- 328
- born since 1993
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 20%
- more common than other boys
Jahson currently ranks #11442 among boys' names in America, with 328 babies recorded since 1993.
Jahson has 328 recorded births among boys since 1993, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #11442 as of the latest data, more common than 20% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2025.
- #11442 among boys today
- 328 born since 1993
- 2000s peak decade
- 20% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Jahson is currently the #11442 boys' name in America, more common than 20% of boys - 328 born since 1993, peaking in the 2000s.
- #11442
- among boys today
- 328
- born since 1993
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 20%
- more common than other boys
Jahson vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11442
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 20% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Jahson was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
23 babies were named Jahson in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Jahson compares
328 48th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jahson's all-time total is 11% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jahson | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 328 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jahson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jahson's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2012, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jahson at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#11,442
Active since
1993
Jahson popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Jahson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jahson's strongest decade.
146 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Jahson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
59 births
- 2000s
2000s
146 births
- 2010s
2010s
68 births
- 2020s 55
2020s
55 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 146 births (45% of all-time use).
Jahson by state
Where Jahson concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 1.5% |
North Carolina share of Jahson's total US births 1.5%
Even split
5 of 328 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jahson? ▼
Jahson has been given to 328 babies in the U.S. since 1993, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #11442 as of the latest data. 23 babies were born in 2006, its single highest year.
When was Jahson most popular? ▼
Jahson was most popular in the 2000s decade with 146 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Jahson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jahson are North Carolina (5 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Jahson been used? ▼
Records for Jahson go back to 1993, giving 33 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jahson? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jaheim, Jahmir, Jahir, Jahlil, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jahson's data
- Jahson's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (146 total births) through the 2020s (55) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- North Carolina records the most Jahsons (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jahson
Nearby Names Like Jahson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jahson
Jaheim Boy
#2366 4,062 births
Jahmir Boy
#774 3,715 births
Jahir Boy
#1457 2,842 births
Jahlil Boy
#2773 2,468 births
Jahari Boy
#2035 1,876 births
Compare Jahson side by side: Jahson vs Jaheim Jahson vs Jahmir Jahson vs Jahir
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1993–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jahson: #11442 Boys' Name - 328 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jahson. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jahson draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.