Jae
Jae is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Jaybird, or talent, ability, and respect (from Sino-Korean roots).
Origin and history
Jae is used in English-speaking contexts as a phonetic variation of Jay, originating from the name of the jaybird or as a short form for names starting with 'J'. It is also a common transliteration of a Korean name element meaning 'talent', 'ability', or 'respect'. In the United States, it functions as a modern, concise gender-neutral name.
Popularity in the United States
1,700 babies in the United States have been named Jae since 1880. It ranks #3082 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1707.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47 %)
- TX (41.4 %)
- KS (9.8 %)
- NY (1.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 36 |
| 1930-1940 | 26 |
| 1940-1950 | 39 |
| 1950-1960 | 94 |
| 1960-1970 | 111 |
| 1970-1980 | 133 |
| 1980-1990 | 183 |
| 1990-2000 | 203 |
| 2000-2010 | 296 |
| 2010-2019 | 354 |
| 2020-2029 | 220 |
Famous people named Jae
- Jae Park: Musician, Singer
Fun facts
- Jae serves both as a modern phonetic spelling of the English name Jay and as a common romanization of the Korean syllable '재'.
- Single-syllable names like Jae have seen steady interest in the United States due to their clean sound and versatile middle-name potential.