How Many People Are Named Jae?
Complete statistics for the name Jae: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jae, a very rare name for boys, stands out with only 1 in 122,924 Americans bearing it today. With around 2,685 people named Jae alive in the US, it's a name that's gaining traction, especially among younger generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection and wisdom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 2,919 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: 2020Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jae Through the Generations
Jae's journey through the generations shows a steady rise, peaking in 2020 with 71 births. Today, the average age of those named Jae is 33, indicating a relatively young demographic. The majority, 53%, are under 30, suggesting that Jae is indeed a name embraced by modern families.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jae's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jae
How Many People Have the Name Jae?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 267 people in the United States currently share the name Jae. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,241,383 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jae a Common or Rare Name?
Jae 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 Jae Mean?
Jae means "creative variant of Jay" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jae in SSA data, approximately 55% are male and 45% are female.
When Was Jae Most Popular?
The name Jae reached peak popularity in 2020, with 71 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Jae?
Approximately 267 people named Jae live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 267. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,241,383 Americans.
Is Jae a rare name?
Jae is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,241,383 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jae mean?
Jae means "creative variant of Jay" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jae more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 55% of people named Jae are male and 45% are female.
When was Jae most popular?
Jae peaked in 2020 with 71 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.