Jaisean
Of American origin denoting "Gift from God" or "God's gracious gift".
Name Census estimates that about 171 living Americans carry the first name Jaisean. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaisean today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaisean births was 2012 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaisean. 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
171
~ 1 in 2,004,411 Americans
Peak year
2012
15 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2018 SSA rank
#8,433
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Jaisean: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaisean from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 99 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Jaisean remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaisean 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 Jaisean 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 Jaisean
The name Jaisean is a relatively modern invention, with no clear historical roots or linguistic origins. It appears to be a combination of the more traditional names "Jai" and "Sean," but there is no evidence of this name being used in any ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records.
While the name Jaisean itself is not found in any significant historical contexts, it is worth exploring the potential origins of its components. The name "Jai" is derived from the Sanskrit word "jaya," which means "victory" or "triumph." It is a common name in Hindu and Indian cultures, often used as a standalone name or as part of compound names. The name "Sean," on the other hand, is an Irish variation of the name "John," which has its roots in the Hebrew name "Yohanan," meaning "Yahweh is gracious."
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jaisean is Jaisean Lovett, an American football player who played for the University of California, Berkeley in the early 2000s. Jaisean Williams, an American basketball player, also made his mark in the late 2000s while playing for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
In the entertainment industry, Jaisean Jackson is a Canadian actor and filmmaker known for his work in projects like "The Yard" and "Embrace of the Vampire." Jaisean Ely, an American singer and songwriter, has also gained recognition for his contributions to the music scene.
Another notable figure with the name Jaisean is Jaisean Holloway, an American entrepreneur and founder of the streetwear brand "Don't Believe the Hype." His brand has gained popularity among urban fashion enthusiasts.
While the name Jaisean may not have a long historical lineage, it has found its place in modern times, particularly in North America. As with many contemporary names, its popularity and usage are likely influenced by cultural trends and personal preferences, rather than deeply rooted historical or linguistic origins.
People
Jaisean + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaisean 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
Jaisean: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaisean?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 171 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaisean 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 2,004,411 US residents.
Is Jaisean a common name?
We classify Jaisean as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 173 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaisean most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaisean was 2012, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaisean is about 18 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 Jaisean in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaisean a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaisean 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 Jaisean still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaisean 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 Jaisean 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 Jaisean?
See how many people share the name Jaisean on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.