Jaycion
A unique modern name blending elements of nature with imagination.
Name Census estimates that about 884 living Americans carry the first name Jaycion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaycion today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaycion births was 2013 (150 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaycion. 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
884
~ 1 in 387,731 Americans
Peak year
2013
150 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,409
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Jaycion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaycion from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 672 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jaycion remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaycion 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 Jaycion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaycions live
The SSA's state-level files cover 15 states and territories. Florida, North Carolina, California recorded the most babies named Jaycion, while Missouri, Alabama, Virginia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 23 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaycion
The name Jaycion has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian words "jay" meaning "life" and "cion" meaning "guardian" or "protector." The name was originally associated with the concept of a guardian or protector of life.
In the early days of Sumerian civilization, Jaycion was a name bestowed upon those who served as guardians of the community, responsible for ensuring the well-being and safety of its members. It was a title of honor and respect, given to individuals who demonstrated exceptional courage and a dedication to protecting the lives of others.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Jaycion can be found in the cuneiform tablets from the ancient city of Uruk, dating back to around 2800 BCE. These tablets contain references to a figure named Jaycion, who was revered as a protector of the city and its people.
Throughout the centuries, the name Jaycion has been associated with various historical figures renowned for their bravery and commitment to safeguarding life. One notable example is Jaycion of Thebes, a Greek warrior who lived in the 5th century BCE and was celebrated for his unwavering defense of the city during the Peloponnesian War.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Jaycion was a Roman general who lived during the 3rd century CE. He was renowned for his strategic military prowess and his ability to protect the lives of his soldiers in the face of fierce battles against invading forces.
In the 9th century CE, a Persian scholar and philosopher named Jaycion ibn Musa gained recognition for his contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy. He was celebrated for his dedication to the pursuit of knowledge and the preservation of intellectual life.
During the Middle Ages, a figure known as Jaycion the Brave emerged as a legendary knight who was said to have protected the innocent and defended the weak from oppression. Tales of his heroic deeds and unwavering commitment to the sanctity of life were widely circulated throughout Europe.
As time passed, the name Jaycion continued to be associated with individuals who embodied the qualities of courage, resilience, and a deep respect for the preservation of life. While its origins may be ancient, the name has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries, serving as a testament to the enduring human desire to protect and safeguard the precious gift of life.
People
Jaycion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaycion 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
Jaycion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaycion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 884 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaycion 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 387,731 US residents.
Is Jaycion a common name?
We classify Jaycion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 890 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaycion most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaycion was 2013, when 150 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaycion is about 9 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 Jaycion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaycion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaycion 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 Jaycion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaycion 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 Jaycion 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 are named Jaycion?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Jaycion at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.