Jaycee
Jaycee is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Phonetic spelling of the initials J.C.
Origin and history
Jaycee is a modern phonetic name derived from the initials J.C. or created as a phonetic variant of names starting with J. While more commonly given to females, it has a steady history of masculine usage in the United States. It offers a contemporary, approachable sound with a casual feel.
Popularity in the United States
1,613 babies in the United States have been named Jaycee since 1880. It ranks #3149 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1572.
States where it is most popular
- CA (41.6 %)
- TX (32.5 %)
- FL (10.5 %)
- NC (3.4 %)
- NY (3.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 20 |
| 1950-1960 | 48 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 42 |
| 1980-1990 | 106 |
| 1990-2000 | 228 |
| 2000-2010 | 346 |
| 2010-2019 | 447 |
| 2020-2029 | 355 |
Fun facts
- The name Jaycee originated as a spelled-out pronunciation of the combined initials J and C.
- Although more widely registered for girls, Jaycee maintains consistent usage for boys in modern official U.S. records.