Jaece
An English name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 151 living Americans carry the first name Jaece. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaece today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaece births was 2016 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaece. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
151
~ 1 in 2,269,896 Americans
Peak year
2016
19 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,272
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Jaece: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaece from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 117 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaece by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jaece during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaece
The name Jaece has its origins in the ancient Celtic languages, particularly in the Welsh and Cornish dialects spoken in the British Isles during the Middle Ages. The name is believed to have derived from the Welsh name "Iago" or the Cornish "Jago," which in turn trace their roots back to the Latin name "Jacobus," the source of the English name James.
One of the earliest known references to the name Jaece can be found in the medieval Welsh epic poem "Y Gododdin," composed in the 6th or 7th century AD. The poem mentions a warrior named "Jago" who fought against the Saxons, suggesting that the name was in use among the Britons of that era.
In the 12th century, a Cornish nobleman named Jaece de Trevenewe was recorded in the Pipe Rolls of King Henry II, indicating the name's presence in Cornwall during the Norman period. This early spelling of "Jaece" is one of the earliest documented instances of the name in its modern form.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jaece. One of the most famous was Jaece de Valence, a French nobleman born around 1245 who served as a trusted advisor to King Edward I of England. He played a significant role in the Welsh Wars and was appointed Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.
Another historical figure with this name was Jaece de Carteret, a 14th-century knight from Jersey who fought in the Hundred Years' War. He was renowned for his bravery and was knighted by King Edward III for his military service.
In the 15th century, Jaece Holinshed, an English chronicler and historian, authored the influential work "Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland," which provided a detailed account of British history from ancient times to the late 16th century.
During the Tudor period, Jaece Peckham, an English prelate born around 1520, served as the Bishop of Winchester and was known for his involvement in religious reforms and his support for the Church of England.
In the 17th century, Jaece Armistead, a Virginia planter born in 1635, was a prominent figure in the early colonial history of America. He served as a justice of the peace and played a role in the establishment of Gloucester County, Virginia.
While the name Jaece has Celtic roots and a rich history spanning centuries, it has remained relatively uncommon in modern times. However, its enduring presence in historical records and literature serves as a testament to its cultural significance and the fascinating stories behind its origins and evolution.
People
Jaece + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaece as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaece: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaece?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 151 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaece going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,269,896 US residents.
Is Jaece a common name?
We classify Jaece as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 152 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaece most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaece was 2016, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaece is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jaece in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaece a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaece in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jaece still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaece in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jaece can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Jaece?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.