Holding steady.
Popularity of Jie since 1996
Babies named Jie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 19 |
| 2000s | 12 | 53 |
| 2010s | 0 | 14 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jie is a Chinese unisex name that entered U.S. records in 1996, reflecting the growing Chinese-American population. It reached its peak year in 2000, but has since maintained a stable trajectory with very low frequency, not appearing in the top 1000. The name carries positive meanings like 'hero' or 'clean' depending on the characters chosen. Jie is not tied to any specific top states, indicating its use is spread thinly across the country.
Jie is a transliteration of Chinese names using various characters. Common characters include 杰 (jié, meaning 'heroic, outstanding') and 洁 (jié, meaning 'clean, pure'). The name has been used in China for centuries, often chosen for its positive connotations.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Jieh, Jye
Sibling names for Jie
Names that share Jie's style, for a brother or sister.
