Jaeyon
A Korean name meaning "large wisdom" or "great intellect".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jaeyon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaeyon today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaeyon births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaeyon. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jaeyon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#12,803
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Jaeyon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaeyon 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 Jaeyon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaeyon
Jaeyon is a given name with roots in the Korean language. It is a combination of two words, "jae" meaning "talent" or "brilliance," and "yon" meaning "to connect" or "to unite." The name's origins can be traced back to the late 19th century, during the Joseon dynasty in Korea.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jaeyon dates back to the late 19th century, when it was given to children born into noble families. It was believed that the name would bestow upon the child a sense of intelligence, creativity, and the ability to bring people together through their talents and charisma.
One of the earliest notable figures bearing the name Jaeyon was Jaeyon Kim (1876-1951), a prominent Korean scholar and philosopher. He was renowned for his work in promoting traditional Korean values and ideals during a time of rapid modernization in the country.
Another historically significant person named Jaeyon was Jaeyon Park (1892-1965), a pioneering Korean educator. She was instrumental in establishing several women's educational institutions in Korea and was a vocal advocate for women's rights and empowerment.
In the realm of arts and culture, Jaeyon Lee (1911-1987) was a celebrated Korean calligrapher and painter. His works were widely acclaimed for their fusion of traditional Korean aesthetic sensibilities with modern techniques and styles.
Moving into the 20th century, Jaeyon Choi (1932-2008) was a prominent South Korean politician who served as the Prime Minister of South Korea from 1988 to 1990. He was known for his efforts in promoting economic reforms and establishing stronger diplomatic ties with other nations.
Lastly, Jaeyon Kim (1946-2022) was a renowned South Korean architect whose designs were heavily influenced by traditional Korean architecture, yet seamlessly incorporated modern elements. His works have been celebrated for their innovative and sustainable approach to urban planning and design.
People
Jaeyon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaeyon 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
Jaeyon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaeyon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaeyon 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jaeyon a common name?
We classify Jaeyon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaeyon most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaeyon was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaeyon is about 20 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 Jaeyon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaeyon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaeyon 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 Jaeyon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaeyon 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 Jaeyon 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 have the name Jaeyon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.