Jaycee
How to say it: JAY-see · /ˈdʒeɪsiː/
Phonetic spelling of initials J.C., used as a given name; no established traditional etymology.
Jaycee was the 595th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 201 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 48% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #685 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #595 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 201 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,979 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −48% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #685 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Emerging in recent decades, Jaycee found its high in the 2010s. It remains close to that high while softening is expected soon.
What goes with it
Breathy and bright with a light modern energy. Jayla and Bailee fit alongside it.
Nicknames
- Jay
Honouring a Jaycee in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jaycee is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
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