Declining since 2011, #1,150 for girls today.
Popularity of Jaycee since 1934
Babies named Jaycee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 11 |
| 1940s | 0 | 20 |
| 1950s | 0 | 48 |
| 1960s | 5 | 10 |
| 1970s | 89 | 42 |
| 1980s | 164 | 106 |
| 1990s | 1,308 | 228 |
| 2000s | 3,395 | 346 |
| 2010s | 4,500 | 447 |
| 2020s | 1,638 | 355 |
Meaning & origin
Jaycee is a modern invented name, first recorded in 1968 as a phonetic spelling of the initials J.C. It saw a peak in popularity in 2011, when it ranked as a top 1,000 name, but has since declined. In 2025, it ranked 1150th for girls, with a frequency of 1 in 7,996. The name is most common in states like Iowa, Arkansas, and Kentucky, reflecting its appeal in the American heartland. Jaycee fits a contemporary pattern of initial-based and gender-neutral names, often chosen for its simple sound and personal meaning tied to the initials of family members or other significant names.
Jaycee originated as a phonetic spelling of the initials J.C., which themselves are commonly used as a nickname for names beginning with J and C. The name entered use as a given name in the United States around the late 1960s, part of a broader trend of initial-based names. It has since seen sporadic popularity, particularly in the southern and midwestern states.
Where Jaycee is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Jaycee” around the world
Where Jaycee lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay, Cee
Sibling names for Jaycee
Names that share Jaycee's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Jaycee
Names whose popularity has moved with Jaycee's over the last 50 years.
