Jaysean
Variant spelling of Jason, derived from Greek meaning "to heal".
Name Census estimates that about 676 living Americans carry the first name Jaysean. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaysean today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaysean births was 2010 (74 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaysean. 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
676
~ 1 in 507,033 Americans
Peak year
2010
74 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,597
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Jaysean: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaysean from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 341 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaysean 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 Jaysean during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jayseans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. New York, California, Ohio recorded the most babies named Jaysean, while Pennsylvania, Michigan, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaysean
The name Jaysean has its origins in the Celtic languages, particularly Irish Gaelic. It is a modern variant of the traditional Irish name Séan, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious" or "God is merciful." The earliest recorded use of the name Jaysean dates back to the late 20th century, likely emerging as a creative spelling or combination of the names Jay and Sean.
While there are no direct historical references or mentions of Jaysean in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name carries the cultural significance and linguistic roots of its parent names, Sean and John. The name Sean has been prevalent in Ireland for centuries, with notable bearers including the Irish nationalist and revolutionary leader Seán Mac Diarmada (1883-1916), who played a crucial role in the 1916 Easter Rising against British rule.
Another notable bearer of the name Jaysean is the American football player Jaysean Paige (born 1994), a wide receiver who played for the University of West Virginia and briefly for the Detroit Lions in the National Football League (NFL). In the world of music, Jaysean Wiles (born 1993) is an American singer and songwriter known for his soulful R&B sound.
In the realm of literature, Jaysean Ferguson (born 1989) is an American author and poet known for his works exploring themes of identity, race, and social justice. His debut poetry collection, "Hybrid Thoughts," was released in 2017.
Jaysean Williams (born 1985) is a British entrepreneur and motivational speaker who has gained recognition for his work in personal development and inspiring young people to pursue their dreams.
Finally, Jaysean Riccio (born 1991) is an American mixed martial artist and former professional boxer who has competed in various regional promotions, showcasing his skills in the combat sports arena.
These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals bearing the name Jaysean, highlighting its modern and creative nature while also acknowledging its linguistic roots in the traditional Irish name Sean and the Hebrew name Yohanan.
People
Jaysean + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaysean 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
Jaysean: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaysean?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 676 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaysean 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 507,033 US residents.
Is Jaysean a common name?
We classify Jaysean as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 683 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaysean most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaysean was 2010, when 74 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaysean is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jaysean a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaysean 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.