Jacee

Meaning & origin

Jacee is a modern feminine name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1975, part of a wave of creative respellings and -ee endings that gained traction in the late 20th century. Its peak came in 2008, when it ranked highest in usage, but it has been falling in popularity since then, reflecting a shift away from trendy respellings. With a 2025 rank of 9,457 and a 1-in-160,727 incidence, Jacee remains unusual today. The name has no strong regional concentration in the United States, as its top states data is empty. As a coinage without deep historical roots, Jacee appeals to parents seeking a distinctive, phonetically spelled alternative to more traditional names like Jaclyn or Jacqueline.

Jacee first appeared in U.S. records in 1975, likely as a creative respelling of names like Jacie (a nickname for Jaclyn) or Jaycee (from initials J.C.). It may also be a feminine form of Jace, itself a short form of Jason or a modern coinage. The name saw a moderate rise in popularity during the 2000s, peaking in 2008, but has since declined in use.