How Many People Are Named Jaycee?

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

Jaycee
Very Rare
American

Jaycee is a very rare female name, with only 12,288 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 26,856 Americans. The majority of those named Jaycee are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~12,288
Living in US
1 in 26,856
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Strong Confident Determined
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, suggesting Jaycees might be natural leaders with a strong sense of purpose.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

12,429
Worldwide Bearers
#97,844
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
12,288
🇳🇿 New Zealand
18
🇸🇬 Singapore
18
🇶🇦 Qatar
18
🇳🇬 Nigeria
15
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
13
🇦🇺 Australia
11
🇧🇷 Brazil
6
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
4
🇹🇭 Thailand
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,496 (12%)
♀ Female
10,792 (88%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
11,147
Would be under 30 (90%)
1,215
Would be 30–60 (10%)
89
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 12,451 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: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
5

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

📜 Jaycee Through the Generations

Jaycee reached its peak popularity in 2011 with 606 births, but since then, its usage has been slowly declining. Today, most Jaycees are young adults, with 11,147 under 30 years old, 1,215 aged between 30 and 60, and only 89 over 60. This generational skew suggests that Jaycee is a name embraced by younger parents, likely chosen for its unique and contemporary feel.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 1,537
California 886
Utah 485
Oklahoma 467
Georgia 455
Florida 395
Tennessee 375
Louisiana 346
Ohio 335
Kentucky 312

⭐ Famous People Named Jaycee

Jaycee is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Jaycee Carroll, American-Azerbaijani basketball player Jaycee Chan, American-born Hong Kong actor and singer Jaycee Dugard, American kidnapping victim Jaycee Horn, American football player Jaycee John Okwunwanne, Nigerian footballer…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Jaycee

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jaycee's American roots

📄 About the Name Jaycee

How Many People Have the Name Jaycee?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,288 people in the United States currently share the name Jaycee. That works out to roughly 1 in every 26,856 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jaycee a Common or Rare Name?

Jaycee 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 Jaycee Mean?

Jaycee means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jaycee in SSA data, approximately 12% are male and 88% are female.

When Was Jaycee Most Popular?

The name Jaycee reached peak popularity in 2011, with 606 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 Jaycee?

Approximately 12,288 people named Jaycee live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12,451. That works out to roughly 1 in 26,856 Americans.

Is Jaycee a rare name?

Jaycee is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 26,856 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jaycee mean?

Jaycee means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.

Is Jaycee more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 12% of people named Jaycee are male and 88% are female.

When was Jaycee most popular?

Jaycee peaked in 2011 with 606 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.

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 US12,288
All-Time Births12,451
1 in X1 in 26,856
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2011
World Rank#97,844
Male %12%
Female %88%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.