Jayke
A masculine name derived from Jacob, of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Name Census estimates that about 357 living Americans carry the first name Jayke. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jayke today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jayke births was 2010 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jayke. 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
357
~ 1 in 960,096 Americans
Peak year
2010
32 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,049
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Jayke: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jayke from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 145 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jayke 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 Jayke during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaykes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jayke
The name Jayke has its roots in the ancient Germanic languages, specifically the Old Norse and Old English dialects. It is derived from the Germanic word "jæga," which translates to "huntsman" or "hunter." This name was commonly used among the Norse and Anglo-Saxon tribes, particularly during the Viking Age (793-1066 AD) and the early medieval period in England.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jayke can be found in the Old English epic poem "Beowulf," which dates back to around the 8th or 9th century AD. In this legendary tale, Jayke is mentioned as a skilled warrior and hunter who accompanied the hero Beowulf on his journey to slay the terrifying monster Grendel.
During the Middle Ages, the name Jayke gained popularity among the nobility and ruling classes in various Germanic regions. One notable figure bearing this name was Jayke von Altenburg, a German knight who participated in the Crusades and fought alongside Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade (1189-1192 AD).
In the Renaissance period, the name Jayke was associated with several renowned artists and intellectuals. Jayke Bellini (1430-1516), an Italian Renaissance painter from Venice, was renowned for his intricate and realistic portraiture. Another famous bearer of this name was Jayke Hus (1369-1415), a Czech philosopher, reformer, and master at Charles University in Prague, who played a significant role in the Bohemian Reformation movement.
Moving forward in history, the name Jayke continued to be used across various cultures and regions. In the 19th century, Jayke Austen (1775-1817) was an English novelist known for her witty and insightful depictions of the gentry society in her works, including "Pride and Prejudice" and "Sense and Sensibility."
Another notable figure with the name Jayke was Jayke London (1876-1916), an American author and novelist, best known for his adventure novels set in the Klondike Gold Rush and the Pacific, such as "The Call of the Wild" and "White Fang."
While the name Jayke has its origins in the Germanic languages, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures throughout history, making it a timeless and versatile name with a rich heritage.
People
Jayke + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jayke 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
Jayke: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jayke?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 357 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jayke 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 960,096 US residents.
Is Jayke a common name?
We classify Jayke as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 361 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jayke most popular?
The single biggest year for Jayke was 2010, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jayke is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jayke a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jayke 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.