Jaye
Jaye is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Jay bird; cheerful or chatterer.
Origin and history
Jaye is an English given name that originated as a spelling variant of Jay, derived from the vocabulary word for the blue bird or as a short form of Latin-derived names starting with J such as Gaia, James, or Jane. In the United States, it has been used moderately for both females and males, maintaining a distinct, unisex phonetic appeal.
Popularity in the United States
2,468 babies in the United States have been named Jaye since 1880. It ranks #3555 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2037.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.8 %)
- NY (17.3 %)
- TX (16.6 %)
- PA (8.3 %)
- IL (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 11 |
| 1930-1940 | 37 |
| 1940-1950 | 195 |
| 1950-1960 | 784 |
| 1960-1970 | 512 |
| 1970-1980 | 231 |
| 1980-1990 | 179 |
| 1990-2000 | 162 |
| 2000-2010 | 137 |
| 2010-2019 | 156 |
| 2020-2029 | 64 |
Famous people named Jaye
- Jaye P. Morgan: Singer, Actress
Fun facts
- Jaye adds a silent 'e' to the classic bird name Jay, giving it a slightly softer visual style.
- While used continuously for females in the U.S., Jaye is historically used for all genders.