Jacen
Every Jacen since 1970 — 2,480 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jacen
Jacen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,695 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 2,480 American babies have been named Jacen. Its peak came in 2013, when 175 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jacen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jacen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #3,695 |
| 2024 | 48 | #2,727 |
| 2023 | 46 | #2,779 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,127 |
| 2021 | 52 | #2,537 |
| 2020 | 63 | #2,197 |
| 2019 | 62 | #2,243 |
| 2018 | 90 | #1,727 |
| 2017 | 90 | #1,729 |
| 2016 | 125 | #1,407 |
| 2015 | 116 | #1,457 |
| 2014 | 148 | #1,230 |
| 2013 | 175 | #1,072 |
| 2012 | 118 | #1,410 |
| 2011 | 127 | #1,336 |
| 2010 | 106 | #1,530 |
| 2009 | 94 | #1,677 |
| 2008 | 98 | #1,605 |
| 2007 | 102 | #1,543 |
| 2006 | 86 | #1,658 |
| 2005 | 57 | #2,145 |
| 2004 | 59 | #2,036 |
| 2003 | 65 | #1,824 |
| 2002 | 56 | #1,986 |
| 2001 | 42 | #2,362 |
| 2000 | 52 | #1,979 |
| 1995 | 20 | #3,363 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,723 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,471 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,714 |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,067 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,463 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jacen in 2025?
Jacen ranked #3,695 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jacen?
2,480 babies have been named Jacen in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jacen most popular?
Jacen peaked in 2013, when 175 newborns received the name.
Is Jacen a boy or girl name?
Jacen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jacen rising or falling?
Jacen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.