Jaysyn
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "to heal" or "healer".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jaysyn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaysyn today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaysyn births was 2017 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaysyn. 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 Jaysyn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2017
6 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#11,376
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Jaysyn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaysyn 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 Jaysyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaysyn
The name Jaysyn is a modern invention, a creative twist on the more traditional spelling of the name Jason. It does not have a long historical lineage or roots in any particular language or culture.
Jason, on the other hand, is a name with a rich history dating back to ancient Greek mythology. It is derived from the Greek word "iasthai," which means "to heal." In Greek mythology, Jason was the leader of the Argonauts, a group of heroes who embarked on a quest to retrieve the Golden Fleece.
The name Jason gained popularity in the Christian tradition, as it was borne by several early saints and martyrs. One notable figure was Jason of Tarsus, a companion of St. Paul mentioned in the New Testament book of Acts. He lived in the 1st century AD and provided shelter to St. Paul during his missionary travels.
Another significant figure named Jason was a 5th-century Christian martyr from Thessalonica, Greece. He was killed during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Diocletian in the early 4th century AD.
In the Middle Ages, the name Jason was occasionally used in Europe, though it was not particularly common. One notable bearer of the name was Jason de Mayno (1435-1519), an Italian jurist and professor of canon law at the University of Pavia.
As for the name Jaysyn, it is a modern variation that emerged in the late 20th century, likely inspired by the increasing popularity of unique and creative spellings for traditional names. While it does not have a long historical pedigree, it reflects a contemporary trend toward individualism and personalization in naming practices.
People
Jaysyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaysyn 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
Jaysyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaysyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaysyn 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Jaysyn a common name?
We classify Jaysyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaysyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaysyn was 2017, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaysyn 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 Jaysyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaysyn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaysyn 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 Jaysyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaysyn 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 Jaysyn 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 Jaysyn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.