How Many People Are Named Jae?

Complete statistics for the name Jae in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Jae
Very Rare
2,919
Estimated People
1 in 113,052
1 in X Americans
2020
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
1,657 (57%)
♀ Female
1,262 (43%)
57%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 33

Population Share

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
California 156
Kansas 28
New York 10
Texas 157
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Jae

How Many People Have the Name Jae in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,919 people in the United States currently share the name Jae. That works out to roughly 1 in every 113,052 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Jae a Common or Rare Name?

Jae is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Jae Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Jae are covered in full on the Jae name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Jae Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Jae in SSA data, approximately 57% are male and 43% are female. Jae is a gender-neutral name, split roughly evenly between male and female bearers. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Jae Most Popular?

The name Jae reached peak popularity in 2020, with 44 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Jae Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Jae across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jae?

Approximately 2,919 people in the United States share the name Jae, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Jae a rare name?

Jae is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 113,052 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jae mean?

The meaning and origin of Jae is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Jae more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 57% of people named Jae are male and 43% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Jae most popular?

The name Jae reached its peak in 2020, with 44 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People2,919
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 113,052
GenderMale
Avg Age33
Peak Year2020
Male %57%
Female %43%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page for full details.