Declining since 1997, #2,036 for girls today.
Popularity of Jaycie since 1972
Babies named Jaycie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 111 |
| 1990s | 823 |
| 2000s | 1,471 |
| 2010s | 1,158 |
| 2020s | 458 |
Meaning & origin
Jaycie is a modern feminine name that emerged in the United States in the 1970s as a phonetic spelling of Jayce. It reached its highest popularity in 1996, ranking among the top names of the 1990s. Since 1997, its usage has been falling steadily. In 2025, approximately 1 in 17,282 girls received the name Jaycie. The name is most commonly given in Missouri, Texas, and Florida. Its etymology traces back to the Greek name Jason, giving Jaycie the meaning "healer." While never extremely common, Jaycie reflects a trend of creatively spelled names that gained traction in the late 20th century.
Jaycie is a modern phonetic spelling of Jayce, which originated as a short form of Jason. Jason is a Greek name from Iason, derived from iasthai, meaning "to heal." The name Jason appears in Greek mythology as the leader of the Argonauts. In the United States, Jayce and its variant Jaycie gained popularity as a feminine alternative in the late 20th century, peaking in usage in the 1990s.
Where Jaycie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay
Sibling names for Jaycie
Names that share Jaycie's style, for a brother or sister.
