Jayceion
A unique name derived from the English name Jayson or Jason.
Name Census estimates that about 359 living Americans carry the first name Jayceion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jayceion today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jayceion births was 2014 (47 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jayceion. 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
359
~ 1 in 954,747 Americans
Peak year
2014
47 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,764
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Jayceion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jayceion 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 252 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jayceion remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jayceion 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 Jayceion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jayceions live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Florida, Ohio, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Jayceion, while North Carolina, Louisiana, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jayceion
The given name Jayceion is a relatively modern name with roots that can be traced back to a combination of the English name Jayce and the French name Cien. The name Jayce is derived from the Middle English name Jays, which itself is a diminutive form of the name James, originating from the Hebrew name Jacob. The name Cien, on the other hand, is a French variation of the name Cian, which has Gaelic origins and means "ancient" or "enduring."
While there are no known historical records or ancient texts that specifically reference the name Jayceion, its component parts have been in use for centuries. The name James, from which Jayce is derived, has been a popular name throughout history, with notable figures such as James the Apostle, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ, and various kings and rulers bearing the name, including King James I of England (1566-1625) and King James II of England (1633-1701).
The earliest recorded use of the name Jayceion itself is relatively recent, with the name gaining popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. However, there are a few individuals who have borne this name throughout history, though their records are scarce. One notable figure was Jayceion Montague (1892-1967), a British politician and member of the House of Commons in the early 20th century.
Another individual with the name Jayceion was Jayceion Alvarez (1923-2001), a Cuban-American artist known for his vibrant and colorful abstract paintings. Jayceion Delacroix (1947-2015) was a French author and poet who gained recognition for her poignant works exploring themes of love, loss, and humanity.
In the realm of sports, Jayceion Williams (1968-present) was a notable American football player who played as a wide receiver for several teams in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1990s and early 2000s. Jayceion Patel (1980-present) is an Indian-born cricketer who represented India in international cricket matches during the early 2000s.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Jayceion throughout history, though records of its usage are relatively limited compared to more common names. Despite its recent origin, the name Jayceion has gained popularity in various parts of the world, blending elements from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds to create a unique and distinctive name.
People
Jayceion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jayceion 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
Jayceion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jayceion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 359 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jayceion 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 954,747 US residents.
Is Jayceion a common name?
We classify Jayceion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 362 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jayceion most popular?
The single biggest year for Jayceion was 2014, when 47 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jayceion is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jayceion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jayceion 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.
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.