Jayce Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAYSS / dʒeɪsEnglish; Modern
Meaning
Modern variant of Jason
Historical & Cultural Background
Jayce is a modern name that has gained popularity in recent decades. It is often considered a variant of the name Jason, which has Greek origins. The name Jason means 'healer' or 'to heal.' Jayce has been used in various cultures but is primarily recognized in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Jayce has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jace
- Jayc
International Variants
- Jacek (Polish)
- Jascha (Russian)
- Jasón (Spanish)
Famous people named Jayce
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jayce was first seen in the United States in 1956. Jayce has ranked as high as #224 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Jayce has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jayce (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 204 | |
| FL | 193 | |
| CA | 190 | |
| GA | 134 | |
| NY | 131 | |
| NC | 93 | |
| OH | 90 | |
| PA | 80 | |
| MI | 67 | |
| IL | 64 | |
| IN | 60 | |
| VA | 59 | |
| TN | 52 | |
| SC | 48 | |
| LA | 46 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 13 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1985 | 39 |
| 1986 | 171 |
| 1987 | 85 |
| 1988 | 44 |
| 1989 | 55 |
| 1990 | 49 |
| 1991 | 68 |
| 1992 | 87 |
| 1993 | 70 |
| 1994 | 86 |
| 1995 | 101 |
| 1996 | 141 |
| 1997 | 132 |
| 1998 | 165 |
| 1999 | 209 |
| 2000 | 321 |
| 2001 | 308 |
| 2002 | 409 |
| 2003 | 432 |
| 2004 | 460 |
| 2005 | 560 |
| 2006 | 657 |
| 2007 | 711 |
| 2008 | 800 |
| 2009 | 873 |
| 2010 | 1,097 |
| 2011 | 1,604 |
| 2012 | 1,918 |
| 2013 | 2,673 |
| 2014 | 2,718 |
| 2015 | 3,127 |
| 2016 | 2,972 |
| 2017 | 2,916 |
| 2018 | 2,655 |
| 2019 | 2,633 |
| 2020 | 2,466 |
| 2021 | 2,420 |
| 2022 | 2,426 |
| 2023 | 2,173 |
| 2024 | 2,176 |