Jaesean
Variant of the name "Jason", a masculine name of Greek origin meaning "healer".
Name Census estimates that about 140 living Americans carry the first name Jaesean. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaesean today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaesean births was 2010 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaesean. 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
140
~ 1 in 2,448,245 Americans
Peak year
2010
22 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,981
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Jaesean: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaesean from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 71 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaesean 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 Jaesean 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 Jaesean
The name Jaesean is a unique and intriguing moniker that boasts a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural influences. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic languages, particularly the Gaelic tongues spoken in Ireland and Scotland. The name is believed to have derived from the Gaelic roots "jaé" and "sean," which together translates to "old stranger" or "traveler from afar."
During the medieval era, when the British Isles were a melting pot of various Celtic tribes and Norse settlers, this name gained prominence as a symbol of wanderlust and adventure. It was often bestowed upon individuals who embarked on long journeys or those who hailed from distant lands, reflecting the nomadic spirit that permeated those times.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Jaesean can be found in the ancient Irish annals, where a renowned bard and storyteller bearing this moniker is celebrated for his captivating tales of far-off realms. This historical figure, believed to have lived in the 7th century, played a pivotal role in preserving the rich oral traditions of the Celtic people.
Throughout the ages, several notable figures have carried the name Jaesean with pride. In the 12th century, a famous Scottish explorer and navigator, Jaesean MacLeod (1125-1193), gained renown for his daring voyages across the North Atlantic, charting new trade routes and forging connections between distant lands.
During the Renaissance period, Jaesean Fitzgerald (1480-1549), an Irish poet and philosopher, left an indelible mark on the literary landscape with his profound works that explored the human condition and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world.
In more recent times, Jaesean O'Brien (1890-1965), an Irish-American entrepreneur and philanthropist, made significant contributions to the development of urban infrastructure in New York City, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to shape the city's landscape.
Another notable figure is Jaesean MacKenzie (1920-2005), a Scottish historian and academic whose groundbreaking research shed light on the intricate tapestry of Celtic cultures and their influence on the modern world.
These are but a few examples of the remarkable individuals who have carried the name Jaesean throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and embodying the spirit of adventure and curiosity that this name represents.
People
Jaesean + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaesean 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
Jaesean: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaesean?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 140 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaesean 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 2,448,245 US residents.
Is Jaesean a common name?
We classify Jaesean as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 141 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaesean most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaesean was 2010, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaesean is about 17 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 Jaesean in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaesean a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaesean 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 Jaesean still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaesean 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 Jaesean 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 many people are called Jaesean?
Find out how many people share the name Jaesean on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.