Jayse
Jayse is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Healer, or derived from the initials J.C.
Origin and history
Jayse is a modern invented American name, likely created as a phonetic variant of Jace or a combination of the initial J with the popular 'ayse' sound. It functions as a contemporary given name that has gained modest traction in the United States since the late 20th century. Today, it remains a relatively rare but recognizable choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,175 babies in the United States have been named Jayse since 1880. It ranks #2771 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1656.
States where it is most popular
- TX (22.9 %)
- CA (13.1 %)
- OH (9.4 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 90 |
| 2000-2010 | 485 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,329 |
| 2020-2029 | 271 |
Fun facts
- Jayse developed as a stylized spelling of Jace, which itself stems from Jason or the initials J.C.
- The name gained increased visibility in the United States during the 2000s alongside the rise of similar sound-alike names like Jace and Jayce.