Jasun
About Jasun
Jasun is an uncommon masculine name that represents a creative alternative spelling of Jason. The original name Jason derives from Greek mythology, where Jason was the heroic leader of the Argonauts who quested for the Golden Fleece. The name comes from the Greek word 'iasthai' meaning 'to heal.' This phonetic spelling variant emerged in the late 20th century as parents sought unique ways to personalize traditional names. While much rarer than the standard spelling, Jasun maintains the same strong, classical associations while offering individuality. The name carries connotations of leadership, bravery, and adventure from its mythological origins.
Pronounced JAY-sun.
As of October 2026, Jasun ranked #11346 in US births in 2010 SSA, peaked at #3160 in 1976.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
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| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Jasun on lists
Famous Jasuns
- Jasun Wardlaw
American rapper