Jaycen
A masculine variation of the name Jason, derived from Greek meaning "to heal".
Name Census estimates that about 1,294 living Americans carry the first name Jaycen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaycen today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaycen births was 2014 (85 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaycen. 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
- • Jaycen is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 15 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 264,880 Americans
Peak year
2014
85 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,961
Tracked since 1970
Gender
Gender distribution for Jaycen
Out of the 1,309 babies given the name Jaycen since 1880, 99.6% were registered as male. The name sits firmly on the male side of the spectrum, with only a handful of female registrations across the entire dataset.
Jaycen as a male name
- Ranked #2,961 in 2024
- 42 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2014 (85 births)
Jaycen as a female name
- Ranked #17,723 in 2013
- 5 female births in 2013
- Peak: 2013 (5 births)
Popularity
Jaycen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaycen from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 653 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jaycen remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaycen 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 Jaycen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaycens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Jaycen, while New York, Mississippi, Arizona recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 30 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaycen
The name Jaycen is a modern variation of the name Jason, which has its origins in ancient Greek mythology. Jason was a heroic figure who led the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece. The name Jason is derived from the Greek word "iasthai," meaning "to heal."
While the name Jason has a rich historical background, the specific variation of Jaycen is a more recent development. It is believed to have emerged as a creative spelling or pronunciation of Jason, likely influenced by the popularity of names ending with "-en" or "-in" in modern times.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Jaycen are relatively scarce, as it is a modern variant. However, there are a few notable individuals who have carried this name throughout history.
One of the earliest known individuals named Jaycen was Jaycen Wise, an American actor born in 1976. He appeared in various television shows and films, including "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "The Negotiator."
Another individual named Jaycen was Jaycen Stephens, an American football player who played as a defensive back for the University of South Carolina in the early 2000s.
In the realm of literature, there is Jaycen Ziegler, an American author who has written several books, including "The Haunted Bookshop" and "The Ghost and the Haunted Mansion."
Jaycen Duke is a Canadian actor and filmmaker known for his work in the independent film industry. He has directed and produced several short films and feature-length projects.
Lastly, Jaycen Cruickshank is a Canadian professional wrestler who has performed under various ring names, including Jaycen Cruickshank and Jaycen St. James.
While the name Jaycen may not have an extensive historical lineage like its root name Jason, it has been embraced by individuals from diverse backgrounds, adding to its modern appeal and unique character.
People
Jaycen + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaycen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaycen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,294 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaycen 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 264,880 US residents.
Is Jaycen a common name?
We classify Jaycen as "Rare". It ranks above 91.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,309 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaycen most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaycen was 2014, when 85 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaycen is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jaycen a male name?
Yes, 99.6% of people registered as Jaycen 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.