Jason Phinney

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jason Phinney — healer
990K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jason Phinney 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 Phinney: Archie Phinney (1904–1949), Nez Perce anthropologist Beth Phinney (born 1938), Canadian politician Connie Carpenter-Phinney (born 1957), American racing cyclist and speed skater, married to Davis, mother of Taylor David Phinney, American journalist and broadcaster Davis Phinney (born 1959), American racing cyclist, married to Connie, father of Taylor Elihu Phinney (1755–1813), American printer Guy Carleton Phinney (1851–1893), American real estate developer Leslie Phinney, American thermal engineer Taylor Phinney (born 1990), American racing cyclist, son of Connie and Davis Phinney Ridge, Seat. 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: Phinney

English

Archie Phinney (1904–1949), Nez Perce anthropologist Beth Phinney (born 1938), Canadian politician Connie Carpenter-Phinney (born 1957), American racing cyclist and speed skater, married to Davis, mother of Taylor David Phinney, American journalist and broadcaster Davis Phinney (born 1959), American racing cyclist, married to Connie, father of Taylor Elihu Phinney (1755–1813), American printer Guy Carleton Phinney (1851–1893), American real estate developer Leslie Phinney, American thermal engineer Taylor Phinney (born 1990), American racing cyclist, son of Connie and Davis Phinney Ridge, Seat.

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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 Phinney

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 Phinney:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Phinney?
The surname Phinney originates from English. Archie Phinney (1904–1949), Nez Perce anthropologist Beth Phinney (born 1938), Canadian politician Connie Carpenter-Phinney (born 1957), American racing cyclist and speed skater, married to Davis, mother of Taylor David Phinney, American journalist and broadcaster Davis Phinney (born 1959), American racing cyclist, married to Connie, father of Taylor Elihu Phinney (1755–1813), American printer Guy Carleton Phinney (1851–1893), American real estate developer Leslie Phinney, American thermal engineer Taylor Phinney (born 1990), American racing cyclist, son of Connie and Davis Phinney Ridge, Seat.
What are the origins of the name Jason Phinney?
The name Jason Phinney combines two different traditions: the first name Jason has Greek roots, while the surname Phinney originates from English.
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