Jycere
A unique name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jycere. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jycere today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jycere births was 2020 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jycere. 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 Jycere. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2020
5 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#13,024
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Jycere: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jycere 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 Jycere during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jycere
The name Jycere has its origins in the ancient Akkadian language, which was spoken in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around the 3rd millennium BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Akkadian word "jakeru," which means "to be precious" or "to be valuable." The name was likely given to children as a wish for them to be precious and treasured within their community.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Jycere can be found in a cuneiform tablet from the city of Ur, dating back to the 21st century BCE. This tablet contains a list of names, including Jycere, suggesting that the name was in use during the Sumerian civilization.
In ancient Mesopotamian mythology, there was a minor deity known as Jycere, who was associated with the protection of children and fertility. This deity was often depicted as a young woman holding a child, and many families would invoke her name in hopes of ensuring the well-being of their offspring.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jycere. One of the most famous was Jycere of Carrhae (88 BCE - 36 BCE), a renowned astrologer and mathematician from the ancient city of Carrhae (modern-day Turkey). He is credited with developing advanced techniques for calculating celestial movements and predicting eclipses.
Another notable Jycere was Jycere of Antioch (circa 200 CE - 280 CE), a early Christian scholar and theologian. He authored several influential works on Christian doctrine and is remembered for his efforts in spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.
During the Islamic Golden Age, there was a prominent scholar and physician named Jycere al-Razi (854 CE - 925 CE), who made significant contributions to the fields of medicine, alchemy, and philosophy. His comprehensive works, such as the "Kitab al-Hawi" (The Comprehensive Book), were widely studied and translated into various languages.
In the medieval period, Jycere de Beaumont (1105 CE - 1179 CE) was a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Second Crusade. He is remembered for his bravery and leadership during the siege of Damascus in 1148 CE.
Moving forward in time, Jycere Belinsky (1811 CE - 1848 CE) was a Russian literary critic and philosopher who played a influential role in the development of Russian literature and social thought during the 19th century. His works, such as "Literary Reveries," were instrumental in shaping the literary landscape of his time.
People
Jycere + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jycere 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
Jycere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jycere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jycere 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jycere a common name?
We classify Jycere as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jycere most popular?
The single biggest year for Jycere was 2020, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jycere is about 6 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 Jycere in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jycere a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jycere 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 Jycere still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jycere 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 Jycere 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 common is the name Jycere?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.