Jaycee
Every Jaycee since 1934 — 12,712 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaycee
Jaycee is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,155 in 2025 with 201 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1934, 12,712 American babies have been named Jaycee — about 87% girls and 13% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2011, when 606 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 Jaycee stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaycee year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 201 | #1,155 | 54 | #2,498 |
| 2024 | 307 | #882 | 58 | #2,403 |
| 2023 | 306 | #879 | 54 | #2,495 |
| 2022 | 258 | #1,011 | 66 | #2,206 |
| 2021 | 302 | #897 | 53 | #2,512 |
| 2020 | 264 | #964 | 70 | #2,034 |
| 2019 | 329 | #826 | 40 | #3,022 |
| 2018 | 316 | #858 | 41 | #2,915 |
| 2017 | 340 | #805 | 53 | #2,432 |
| 2016 | 399 | #713 | 68 | #2,073 |
| 2015 | 442 | #651 | 54 | #2,397 |
| 2014 | 463 | #620 | 47 | #2,598 |
| 2013 | 528 | #556 | 47 | #2,575 |
| 2012 | 543 | #548 | 29 | #3,657 |
| 2011 | 568 | #516 | 38 | #3,022 |
| 2010 | 572 | #522 | 30 | #3,576 |
| 2009 | 487 | #621 | 43 | #2,821 |
| 2008 | 477 | #647 | 37 | #3,131 |
| 2007 | 384 | #762 | 45 | #2,703 |
| 2006 | 356 | #773 | 32 | #3,344 |
| 2005 | 328 | #793 | 27 | #3,567 |
| 2004 | 270 | #899 | 34 | #2,980 |
| 2003 | 282 | #858 | 24 | #3,671 |
| 2002 | 284 | #821 | 35 | #2,720 |
| 2001 | 269 | #851 | 40 | #2,452 |
| 2000 | 258 | #852 | 29 | #3,029 |
| 1995 | 95 | #1,590 | 22 | #3,141 |
| 1990 | 39 | #2,926 | 18 | #3,379 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,166 | 12 | #3,680 |
| 1980 | 14 | #5,078 | 8 | #4,696 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,468 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,418 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,310 |
| 1955 | — | — | 9 | #2,864 |
| 1950 | — | — | 5 | #3,933 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Jaycee
- Jaycee Chan Actor · b. 1982
- Jaycee Carroll Basketball player · b. 1983
- Jaycee John Okwunwanne Soccer player · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jaycee in 2025?
Jaycee ranked #1,155 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 201 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaycee?
12,712 babies have been named Jaycee in the United States since 1934, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaycee most popular?
Jaycee peaked in 2011, when 606 newborns received the name.
Is Jaycee a boy or girl name?
Jaycee is used for both: about 87% of babies named Jaycee have been girls and 13% boys.
Is the name Jaycee rising or falling?
Jaycee is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jaycee?
Well-known people named Jaycee include Jaycee Chan (actor), Jaycee Carroll (basketball player), Jaycee John Okwunwanne (soccer player).