Jayce Unisex

Popularity: #164 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJAYSS / dʒeɪs

English; 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

JaceJasonJacekJascha

Variants

  • Jace
  • Jayc

International Variants

  • Jacek (Polish)
  • Jascha (Russian)
  • Jasón (Spanish)

Famous people named Jayce

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Fictional characters named Jayce

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Sibling Suggestions

JadenJaydenJaxonJasperJett

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)

StateBirthsShare
TX 204
10%
FL 193
9%
CA 190
9%
GA 134
6%
NY 131
6%
NC 93
4%
OH 90
4%
PA 80
4%
MI 67
3%
IL 64
3%
IN 60
3%
VA 59
3%
TN 52
3%
SC 48
2%
LA 46
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
195613
19575
195814
19616
19627
19637
19646
19676
19705
19726
197410
19758
19767
19777
19788
197915
19808
19819
19827
198315
198421
198539
1986171
198785
198844
198955
199049
199168
199287
199370
199486
1995101
1996141
1997132
1998165
1999209
2000321
2001308
2002409
2003432
2004460
2005560
2006657
2007711
2008800
2009873
20101,097
20111,604
20121,918
20132,673
20142,718
20153,127
20162,972
20172,916
20182,655
20192,633
20202,466
20212,420
20222,426
20232,173
20242,176