Jaycee
Jaycee is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Initials J.C., or a modern combination meaning 'victorious' (via Jacie/Jason).
Origin and history
Jaycee originated as a modern phonetic spelling of the initials J.C. It gained popular usage in the late 20th century in the United States, often used as a standalone given name or a variant of Jacie. It remains a moderately common choice for girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
11,099 babies in the United States have been named Jaycee since 1880. It ranks #1539 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #910.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15.8 %)
- CA (8.1 %)
- UT (5.3 %)
- OK (5.1 %)
- GA (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 89 |
| 1980-1990 | 164 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,308 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,395 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,500 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,638 |
Famous people named Jaycee
- Jaycee Lee Dugard: Author, Activist
Nicknames
Jay, Cee, JC
Fun facts
- Jaycee was created primarily as a modern phonetic spelling of the combination of the letters J and C.
- The name entered regular usage in the United States during the late 20th century as part of a trend of phonetic initial-names.