Jaysin
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will be favored".
Name Census estimates that about 245 living Americans carry the first name Jaysin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaysin today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaysin births was 2009 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaysin. 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
245
~ 1 in 1,398,997 Americans
Peak year
2009
19 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,481
Tracked since 1995
Census
Jaysin in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 222 people with the first name Jaysin, which placed it at #35,960 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#35,960
National first-name rank
People counted
222
222 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
45.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jaysin
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jaysin is White at 45.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (24.8%) and Black (15.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jaysin described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jaysin at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White45.0% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino24.8% · 55
- Black or African American15.3% · 34
- Two or more races9.5% · 21
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.5% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 2
Popularity
Jaysin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaysin from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 118 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
Jaysin 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 Jaysin 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 Jaysin
The given name Jaysin is a modern variation of the traditional name Jason, which has its origins in ancient Greek mythology. Jason was the heroic leader of the Argonauts, who embarked on an epic quest to retrieve the Golden Fleece from the kingdom of Colchis. The name Jason is derived from the Greek verb "iasthai," meaning "to heal," signifying the healing power ascribed to this mythical hero.
While the name Jason has a rich history dating back to antiquity, the spelling variation Jaysin is a more recent development. It is believed to have emerged as a creative rendering, perhaps influenced by the trends of adding unique twists to traditional names or borrowing elements from other cultures.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Jaysin are relatively scarce, as it is a modern variant. However, there are a few notable individuals who have carried this name throughout history. One such figure is Jaysin Avery, an American singer-songwriter born in 1982, known for his soulful R&B and pop music.
Another prominent bearer of the name is Jaysin Voris, an American professional basketball player born in 1989, who played in various leagues across the United States and overseas. His athletic prowess and dedication to the sport have earned him recognition among basketball enthusiasts.
In the realm of literature, Jaysin Mays is an American author and poet, born in 1979, whose works explore themes of identity, social justice, and the human experience. His poignant writings have garnered critical acclaim and resonated with readers worldwide.
Moving to the field of entertainment, Jaysin Rosborough is a Canadian actor and filmmaker, born in 1984, known for his roles in various television series and independent films. His versatility and commitment to his craft have earned him a loyal following among cinephiles.
Lastly, Jaysin Shackman is an American entrepreneur and business leader, born in 1971, who has made significant contributions to the technology and software industries. His innovative approach and visionary leadership have garnered recognition from his peers and industry experts.
These individuals, spanning various fields and eras, exemplify the diverse and accomplished bearers of the name Jaysin, each leaving their unique mark on history through their talents, passions, and contributions to society.
People
Jaysin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaysin 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
Jaysin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaysin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 245 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaysin 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 1,398,997 US residents.
Is Jaysin a common name?
We classify Jaysin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 248 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaysin most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaysin was 2009, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaysin is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jaysin in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 222 people with the name Jaysin, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #35,960 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jaysin in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jaysin?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jaysin leans strongly male. 215 people counted with this name were male (96.8%), compared with 7 female bearers (3.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jaysin?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jaysin is White at 45.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (24.8%) and Black (15.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jaysin most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Jaysin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 45.0% (100 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Jaysin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaysin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaysin 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 Jaysin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaysin 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 Jaysin 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.
How many people share the name Jaysin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.