Jayshon

“A modern variation of Jason”

American origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#9280US 2023

8Births / yr

↓Falling

460All-time births

📅 Since 198900

How to pronounce Jayshon

JAY·SHAHN

/ˈdʒeɪ.ˈʃɑn/ · stress on JAY · 2 syllables

“A modern variation of Jason”

American origin · Boy name

What does Jayshon mean and where does it come from?

Jayshon emerged as a modern name, heavily used within the African American community in the United States. It can be seen as a creative spelling of 'Jason', which is of Greek origin meaning 'healer'. 'Jason' is a common name that has biblical connotation as it appears in the New Testament. The name

Cultural significance

Jayshon has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of a modern variation of jason.

Peak popularity

Reached #3003 in 2010 — currently #9280 in the US.

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How else can you spell Jayshon?

Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive

Jaeshon

Spelling variant

What middle names flow best with Jayshon?

Jayshon works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Jayshon Grace

How popular is Jayshon right now?

Falling — down 677 spots — currently #9280 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2000–2023#9280 · Top 6.8%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#9280	8	▼ down 677 · -11% births
2022	#8603	9	▼ down 141
2021	#8462	9	▲ up 1436 · +29% births
2020	#9898	7	▼ down 4481 · -59% births
2015	#5417	17	▼ down 2414 · -56% births
2010	#3003	39	▲ up 1027 · +70% births
2005	#4030	23	▲ up 955 · +53% births
2000	#4985	15	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Jayshon

Best Year2010Rank #3003

Peak Count39

Average Rank#6710

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range2000 - 20238 years

The story of Jayshon

Jayshon is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1989. With 460 total births recorded, Jayshon remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #4985 in 2000, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #9280 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Jayshon in 2010:

Jacob Ethan Michael Jayden William

Jayshon by decade

Jayshon peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →

Decade	Births
1980s	5
1990s	54
2000s ★	228
2010s	166
2020s	7

💎Jayshon has only 460 total recorded births since 1989 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Jayshon?

Common

JayJaAyshon

What names sound and feel like Jayshon?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Jayshon also consider these

Jayston

American · A modern variant

Jaysson

American · A beloved name

Jaysion

American · American

Jaeshon

American · Variant of Jason,

Jaishon

American · American

Rayshon

American · Brave guardian

Tayshon

American · a variant of

Kayshon

American · A modern American

Common questions about the name Jayshon

What does the name Jayshon mean?

Jayshon means "A modern variation of Jason" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Jayshon?

Jayshon is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Jayshon have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Jayshon?

Jayshon originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Jayshon?

Jayshon is a two-syllable name pronounced JH EY1 SH AA1 N. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

Is Jayshon trending right now?

Jayshon is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.