Jaye Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAY / dʒeɪEnglish; Hebrew
Meaning
English: a variant of Jay; Hebrew: victory
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jaye is often considered a modern variant of the name Jay, which has roots in English and is associated with the jaybird. In Hebrew, Jaye can be interpreted as a name meaning 'victory.' The name has gained popularity as a unisex name, though it is predominantly used for boys. It reflects contemporary naming trends that favor shorter, simpler names.
Trend Summary
Jaye has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years as part of the trend towards unique, modern names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jay
- Jai
International Variants
- Jai (Hindi)
- Jaye (English)
Famous people named Jaye
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Fictional characters named Jaye
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jaye was first seen in the United States in 1920. Jaye has ranked as high as #1101 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Jaye has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jaye (1959)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 11 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 26 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1956 | 17 |
| 1957 | 18 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1959 | 32 |
| 1960 | 18 |
| 1961 | 23 |
| 1962 | 19 |
| 1963 | 16 |
| 1964 | 21 |
| 1965 | 19 |
| 1966 | 19 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1968 | 19 |
| 1969 | 19 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 |