Jaiseon
A name of Korean origin meaning "brilliant gift".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Jaiseon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaiseon today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaiseon births was 2013 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaiseon. 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 Jaiseon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2013
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#12,843
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Jaiseon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaiseon 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 Jaiseon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaiseon
The name Jaiseon finds its origins in the Korean language and culture. It is a combination of the Korean words "jai" meaning wealth or prosperity, and "seon" meaning goodness or virtue. The name can be interpreted as "prosperous goodness" or "virtuous prosperity."
In Korean naming traditions, names often carry auspicious meanings and well-wishes for the child's future. The name Jaiseon reflects the parents' hopes for their child to lead a prosperous and virtuous life. Its earliest recorded use can be traced back to the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392 CE) in Korea.
While the name Jaiseon does not have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it does share similarities with other Korean names that incorporate the elements of wealth and virtue, which were highly valued in traditional Korean society.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jaiseon was a scholar and poet during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897 CE), Jaiseon Kim (1549-1621). He was known for his contributions to Korean literature and his works that explored the themes of nature and human emotions.
Another notable figure with the name Jaiseon was Jaiseon Park (1737-1805), a prominent Confucian scholar and philosopher during the late Joseon Dynasty. He was revered for his teachings on moral cultivation and his influence on the intellectual discourse of his time.
In more recent history, Jaiseon Choi (1875-1949) was a Korean independence activist who fought against Japanese colonial rule in the early 20th century. He played a significant role in the March 1st Movement of 1919, which was a pivotal moment in the Korean independence struggle.
Jaiseon Lee (1902-1980) was a renowned Korean painter and calligrapher, known for his unique style that blended traditional Korean techniques with modern influences. His works are celebrated for their expressive brushstrokes and harmonious compositions.
Jaiseon Kim (1921-2005) was a prominent Korean businessman and philanthropist. He founded the Hansol Group, one of the largest paper manufacturing companies in Korea, and was recognized for his contributions to educational initiatives and social welfare programs.
People
Jaiseon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaiseon 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
Jaiseon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaiseon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaiseon 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Jaiseon a common name?
We classify Jaiseon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaiseon most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaiseon was 2013, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaiseon is about 12 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 Jaiseon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaiseon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaiseon 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 Jaiseon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaiseon 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 Jaiseon 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 Jaiseon?
See how many people share the name Jaiseon on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.