Jaycie first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Jaycie has been for the last 49 years (from 1976 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Jaycie

A feminine name of American origin meaning "God's gift".

Popularity of Jaycie by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Jaycie is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Jaycie being female.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 83 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jaycie.

YearMale CountFemale Count
2024083
2023072
2022062
2021072
2020074
2019069
2018082
20170107
20160116
20150102
20140118
20130120
20120120
20110152
20105172
20090153
20080167
20070163
20060158
20050167
20040137
20030154
20020125
20010134
20000113
19990130
19980118
19970162
19960200
1995051
1994040
1993038
1992034
1991033
1990017
1989013
1988016
1987016
1986014
198506
198409
198308
198206
1981013
1980010
197906
197705
197605

The history of the first name Jaycie

The name Jaycie is a relatively modern variation of the name Jayce, which has its origins in the Old English language. The name Jayce is derived from the Old English word "gēac," which means "jay," referring to the bird. It is believed that the name Jayce was initially used as a nickname or a descriptive term for someone with a characteristic or appearance that resembled a jay bird.

The earliest recorded use of the name Jayce dates back to the late 12th century in England. However, it was not until the 19th century that the name gained wider popularity. One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jayce was Jayce de Bray, a landowner in Lincolnshire, England, who lived in the late 13th century.

The name Jaycie emerged as a feminine variation of Jayce in the late 20th century, possibly influenced by the growing trend of creating feminine versions of traditionally masculine names. While the name Jaycie is not found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals with the name Jayce, though the feminine form Jaycie is relatively new. One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jayce was Jayce Bray, a 14th-century English landowner and knight. In the 17th century, Jayce Neesham was a prominent merchant and politician in Nottinghamshire, England.

Moving into more modern times, Jayce Salloum is a Canadian artist and filmmaker known for his experimental and documentary works, born in 1958. Jayce Markham was an Australian rules football player who played for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL) during the 1990s.

Another notable figure with the name Jayce is Jayce Ogren, an American actor and voice artist best known for his work in animated series and video games. He has lent his voice to various popular franchises such as Naruto, Bleach, and Dragon Ball Z.

While the name Jaycie is more recent, it has gained popularity in the last few decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. As a feminine variation of the traditional name Jayce, it carries with it a sense of modernity and uniqueness while still maintaining a connection to its historical roots.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Jaycie was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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