Jaycen
Jaycen is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Healer or to heal.
Origin and history
Jaycen is a modern spelling variant of the name Jason, which originates from the Greek name Iason meaning healer. It has gained modest usage in the United States as a contemporary alternative to traditional spellings. The name combines a classic etymological root with a trendy, modern phonetic spelling.
Popularity in the United States
1,348 babies in the United States have been named Jaycen since 1880. It ranks #3362 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1645.
States where it is most popular
- TX (47.9 %)
- CA (20.9 %)
- FL (10.6 %)
- GA (7.8 %)
- PA (5.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 36 |
| 1980-1990 | 24 |
| 1990-2000 | 78 |
| 2000-2010 | 280 |
| 2010-2019 | 648 |
| 2020-2029 | 282 |
Nicknames
Jay, Jace
Fun facts
- Jaycen is a contemporary phonetic respelling of Jason, an ancient Greek name with centuries of history.
- The name has seen steady, low-level usage in the United States in recent decades as parents seek unique spellings.