Jaecion
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Jason.
Name Census estimates that about 142 living Americans carry the first name Jaecion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaecion today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaecion births was 2013 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaecion. 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
142
~ 1 in 2,413,763 Americans
Peak year
2013
23 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,331
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Jaecion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaecion from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 115 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
Jaecion 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 Jaecion 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 Jaecion
The name Jaecion has its origins in the ancient language of Aramaic, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during the first millennium BCE. The name is derived from the Aramaic word "yehezqel," which means "God strengthens." It is believed that the name first emerged among the Aramaic-speaking communities in modern-day Syria and Iraq around the 6th century BCE.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Jaecion can be found in the Aramaic inscriptions discovered in the ruins of the ancient city of Palmyra, located in present-day Syria. These inscriptions, dating back to the 3rd century BCE, suggest that the name was in use among the wealthy merchant class of the region.
In the 1st century CE, the name gained prominence within certain Jewish communities, as it is mentioned in the Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism. According to the Talmud, Jaecion was the name of a renowned scholar and sage who lived in Judea during the Roman period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jaecion. One of the earliest was Jaecion of Alexandria (c. 150 CE - 220 CE), a Christian philosopher and theologian who played a significant role in the development of early Christian theology.
Another famous bearer of the name was Jaecion the Younger (c. 300 CE - 370 CE), a Byzantine scholar and grammarian who wrote extensively on the Greek language and literature. His works were widely studied and influential during the Byzantine period.
In the Middle Ages, Jaecion was the name of a prominent French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade (1189-1192 CE) under the leadership of King Richard I of England. He is mentioned in several accounts of the crusades, though his exact dates of birth and death are uncertain.
During the Renaissance period, Jaecion Della Mirandola (1463-1494) was an Italian Renaissance philosopher and scholar who gained fame for his work on syncretism, which attempted to reconcile various philosophical and religious traditions.
In more recent times, Jaecion was the name of a 19th-century Russian explorer and cartographer, Jaecion Ivanov (1810-1879), who led several expeditions to Central Asia and contributed significantly to the mapping of the region.
While the name Jaecion has fallen out of widespread use in modern times, its rich history and cultural significance remain a testament to the diverse linguistic and cultural influences that have shaped the naming traditions of various civilizations throughout history.
People
Jaecion + last name combinations
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FAQ
Jaecion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaecion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 142 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaecion 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 2,413,763 US residents.
Is Jaecion a common name?
We classify Jaecion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 143 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaecion most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaecion was 2013, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaecion is about 9 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 Jaecion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaecion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaecion 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 Jaecion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaecion 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 Jaecion 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 Jaecion?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Jaecion on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.