Declining since 2014, #3,757 for boys today.
Popularity of Jayse since 1990
Babies named Jayse per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 90 |
| 2000s | 485 |
| 2010s | 1,329 |
| 2020s | 271 |
Meaning & origin
Jayse is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1990. Its peak came in 2014, when it ranked 3,757th with about 1 in 58,899 boys receiving the name. Since then, its popularity has been declining, reflecting a broader shift away from trendy spellings of traditional names. Jayse exemplifies the contemporary preference for names that sound familiar yet distinctive, blending the sounds of Jay and Jace into a streamlined form. While it has not cracked the top 1,000 in any state, its steady if modest usage over three decades suggests a niche but enduring appeal among parents seeking a modern, uncomplicated name.
Jayse first appears in U.S. records in 1990. It is a modern coinage, likely influenced by the name Jay or the phonetic appeal of names like Jace and Chase. The spelling with 's' gives it a contemporary, streamlined feel while avoiding the more common 'c' variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay
Sibling names for Jayse
Names that share Jayse's style, for a brother or sister.
