How Many People Are Named Jac?

Complete statistics for the name Jac: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jac
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Jac is a very rare male name, with only 468 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 704,378 Americans. The majority of those named Jac are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~468
Living in US
1 in 704,378
Americans
1956
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Jack
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Adventurous
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,643
Worldwide Bearers
#62,804
Global Rank
🇳🇱 Netherlands
3,759
🇺🇸 United States
2,236
🇦🇺 Australia
453
🇬🇧 England
396
🇨🇦 Canada
310
🇬🇭 Ghana
225
🇵🇱 Poland
188
🇿🇦 South Africa
177
🇨🇩 DR Congo
171
🇳🇿 New Zealand
139

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
468 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 46
277
Would be under 30 (46%)
61
Would be 30–60 (10%)
262
Would be over 60 (44%)

All 600 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1956

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
60
Modern Appeal
60
International
96

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jac Through the Generations

Jac has been a name that's seen its ups and downs through the decades. It peaked in popularity in 1956 with 18 births, but since then, its usage has been relatively sparse. Today, the average age of someone named Jac is 46, with a significant portion of the group being over 60. This skews the overall perception of the name towards an older demographic, despite a small but growing trend of younger individuals adopting it.

✨ Similar Names to Jac

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jac's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Jac

How Many People Have the Name Jac?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 468 people in the United States currently share the name Jac. That works out to roughly 1 in every 704,378 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jac a Common or Rare Name?

Jac is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Jac Mean?

Jac means "creative variant of Jack" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jac in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Jac Most Popular?

The name Jac reached peak popularity in 1956, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jac?

Approximately 468 people named Jac live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 600. That works out to roughly 1 in 704,378 Americans.

Is Jac a rare name?

Jac is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 704,378 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jac mean?

Jac means "creative variant of Jack" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Jac more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jac are male and 0% are female.

When was Jac most popular?

Jac peaked in 1956 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US468
All-Time Births600
1 in X1 in 704,378
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age46
Peak Year1956
World Rank#62,804
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.