Jason Janzen

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jason Janzen — healer
990K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jason Janzen is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Jason is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Jason is a common masculine given name. It comes from Greek Ἰάσων (Iásōn), meaning "healer", from the verb ἰάομαι (iáomai), "heal", "cure", cognate with ἰατρός (iatrós), "healer", "physician". and Ἰασώ (Iasṓ), the goddess of healing, Forms of related words have been attested in Greek from as far back as Mycenaen (in Linear B) and Arcadocypriot (in the Cypriot syllabary) Greek: 𐀂𐀊𐀳, i-ja-te and i-ja-te-ra-ne, respectively, both regarded as standing for inflected forms of ἰατήρ, "healer". The surname Janzen: Chantal Janzen (born 1979), Dutch actress Daniel H. Janzen (born 1939), American ecologist Femi Hollinger-Janzen (born 1993), Beninese footballer Hawona Sullivan Janzen, American writer, poet, and performance artist Henry Janzen (1940–2022), Canadian football player Henry L. Janzen (1845–1927), German-born nurseryman and politician in Ontario, Canada Jacqueline Janzen (born 1993), German ice hockey player Johannes Janzen (1886–1945), German WWI flying ace John M. Jason is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 990K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jason reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jason

Meaning: healer

Greek

Jason is a common masculine given name. It comes from Greek Ἰάσων (Iásōn), meaning "healer", from the verb ἰάομαι (iáomai), "heal", "cure", cognate with ἰατρός (iatrós), "healer", "physician". and Ἰασώ (Iasṓ), the goddess of healing, Forms of related words have been attested in Greek from as far back as Mycenaen (in Linear B) and Arcadocypriot (in the Cypriot syllabary) Greek: 𐀂𐀊𐀳, i-ja-te and i-ja-te-ra-ne, respectively, both regarded as standing for inflected forms of ἰατήρ, "healer".

Surname: Janzen

English

Chantal Janzen (born 1979), Dutch actress Daniel H. Janzen (born 1939), American ecologist Femi Hollinger-Janzen (born 1993), Beninese footballer Hawona Sullivan Janzen, American writer, poet, and performance artist Henry Janzen (1940–2022), Canadian football player Henry L. Janzen (1845–1927), German-born nurseryman and politician in Ontario, Canada Jacqueline Janzen (born 1993), German ice hockey player Johannes Janzen (1886–1945), German WWI flying ace John M.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jason is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jason by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jason Janzen

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jason Janzen:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jason?
The first name Jason originates from Greek. Jason is a common masculine given name. It comes from Greek Ἰάσων (Iásōn), meaning "healer", from the verb ἰάομαι (iáomai), "heal", "cure", cognate with ἰατρός (iatrós), "healer", "physician". and Ἰασώ (Iasṓ), the goddess of healing, Forms of related words have been attested in Greek from as far back as Mycenaen (in Linear B) and Arcadocypriot (in the Cypriot syllabary) Greek: 𐀂𐀊𐀳, i-ja-te and i-ja-te-ra-ne, respectively, both regarded as standing for inflected forms of ἰατήρ, "healer".
When was Jason most popular?
The name Jason reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Janzen?
The surname Janzen originates from English. Chantal Janzen (born 1979), Dutch actress Daniel H. Janzen (born 1939), American ecologist Femi Hollinger-Janzen (born 1993), Beninese footballer Hawona Sullivan Janzen, American writer, poet, and performance artist Henry Janzen (1940–2022), Canadian football player Henry L. Janzen (1845–1927), German-born nurseryman and politician in Ontario, Canada Jacqueline Janzen (born 1993), German ice hockey player Johannes Janzen (1886–1945), German WWI flying ace John M.
What are the origins of the name Jason Janzen?
The name Jason Janzen combines two different traditions: the first name Jason has Greek roots, while the surname Janzen originates from English.
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