Jaycin
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly English.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Jaycin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaycin today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaycin births was 2010 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaycin. 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 Jaycin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2010
7 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2010 SSA rank
#10,135
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Jaycin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaycin from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 7 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaycin 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 Jaycin 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 Jaycin
The name Jaycin has its roots in the ancient Greek language, originating from the word "iachos," which means "a cry of joy or triumph." This name first appeared in the 5th century BCE, during the golden age of ancient Greek civilization.
In the early days, the name Jaycin was associated with the Greek god Dionysus, who was celebrated with joyous festivals and festivities. It was a popular name among the ancient Greeks, particularly those who lived in the regions of Attica and the Peloponnese.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaycin can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who mentions a man named Jaycin from the city of Miletus. This historical figure lived in the 5th century BCE and was known for his contributions to the field of philosophy.
Throughout the centuries, the name Jaycin has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the most famous was Jaycin of Tyre, a Greek mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 2nd century BCE. He is credited with developing the first known model of the solar system, which placed the Sun at the center.
Another notable figure was Jaycin the Elder, a Greek philosopher and theologian who lived in the 4th century CE. He was a prominent figure in the early Christian church and played a significant role in the development of Christian theology.
During the Byzantine era, the name Jaycin was particularly popular among the ruling classes. One of the most renowned bearers of this name was Jaycin Comnenus, a powerful Byzantine general and statesman who lived in the 11th century CE. He was known for his military victories and his contributions to the administration of the Byzantine Empire.
In the Renaissance period, the name Jaycin gained popularity in Italy, where it was often spelled as "Giacinto." One of the most notable figures with this name was Giacinto Scelsi, an Italian composer and musician who lived from 1905 to 1988. He was known for his experimental and avant-garde compositions, which influenced many contemporary composers.
Despite its ancient Greek origins, the name Jaycin has been used across various cultures and languages over the centuries. It has been adapted and transliterated in different ways, but its essence of joy and triumph has remained constant throughout its long history.
People
Jaycin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaycin 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
Jaycin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaycin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaycin 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Jaycin a common name?
We classify Jaycin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaycin most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaycin was 2010, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaycin 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 Jaycin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaycin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaycin 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 Jaycin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaycin 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 Jaycin 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 Jaycin as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.