Jaye

Unisex

Jaye has been given to 3,586 babies in the U.S. since 1920. It peaked in 1956.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,586

Peak year

1956 (190 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1920

10-year trend

▼ -14%

Gender split

69% girls / 31% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Jaye — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Janegirl

381,009 babies since 1880

Jayboy

198,132 babies since 1880

Jakeboy

129,539 babies since 1880

Jadegirl

109,166 babies since 1944

Jaceboy

92,412 babies since 1936

Fayegirl

72,660 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Jaye.

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3,568 babies since 1946

Joettagirl

3,558 babies since 1913

Jackigirl

3,523 babies since 1935

Debbragirl

3,652 babies since 1944

Kathlenegirl

3,500 babies since 1913

Deedeegirl

3,478 babies since 1935

Sanjuanitagirl

3,476 babies since 1928

Elbagirl

3,706 babies since 1888

FAQ

How popular is the name Jaye?

Jaye has been given to 3,586 babies in the U.S. since 1920. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Jaye peak?

Jaye peaked in 1956, when 190 babies were given the name.

Is Jaye a girl or boy name?

Jaye is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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