How Many People Are Named Jacen?
Complete statistics for the name Jacen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jacen is a very rare male name, with only 2,410 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 136,913 Americans. The majority of Jacens are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 2,449 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: 2013Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jacen Through the Generations
Jacen peaked in popularity in 2013 with 175 births, but its usage has been slowly declining since then. With an average age of 17, most Jacens are young adults, with 2,213 under 30 and only 236 aged between 30 and 60. This name is predominantly found in the United States, where it's considered a newer-generation choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jacen's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jacen
How Many People Have the Name Jacen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,410 people in the United States currently share the name Jacen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 136,913 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jacen a Common or Rare Name?
Jacen 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 Jacen Mean?
Jacen means "creative variant of Jason" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jacen in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Jacen Most Popular?
The name Jacen reached peak popularity in 2013, with 175 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Jacen?
Approximately 2,410 people named Jacen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,449. That works out to roughly 1 in 136,913 Americans.
Is Jacen a rare name?
Jacen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 136,913 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jacen mean?
Jacen means "creative variant of Jason" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jacen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jacen are male and 0% are female.
When was Jacen most popular?
Jacen peaked in 2013 with 175 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.