Jayce Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jayce is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jayce?
Jayce is spelled J-A-Y-C-E. The name has 5 letters.
Jayce at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Jayce is commonly considered a modern variation of the name Jason, which means “healer” or “to heal.”
- Origin
- Jayce may derive as a modern given name variant related to Jason, a name of Greek origin.
- Pronunciation
- JAY-see · 2 syllables
Jayce Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,460
Recorded Births31
Rank#167
Recorded Births2,199
- Girls usage rose 2,472 places to #4,460 and recorded 15 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 1 place to #167 and recorded 15 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Jayce Mean?
Jayce is commonly considered a modern variation of the name Jason, which means “healer” or “to heal.”
Origin: Jayce may derive as a modern given name variant related to Jason, a name of Greek origin.
How Do You Pronounce Jayce?
PronunciationJAY-see
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Jayce?
- History
- The use of Jayce as a given name has increased in recent years, especially in English-speaking countries, but it is generally understood as a contemporary form rather than a traditional historical name.
Jayce Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 31 | #4,460 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,199 | #167 |
| 2024 | Girls | 16 | #6,932 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,184 | #168 |
| 2023 | Girls | 36 | #4,047 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,179 | #166 |
| 2022 | Girls | 33 | #4,295 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,429 | #154 |
| 2021 | Girls | 40 | #3,735 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,421 | #158 |
| 2020 | Girls | 38 | #3,778 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,467 | #150 |
| 2019 | Girls | 54 | #3,002 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,634 | #148 |
| 2018 | Girls | 61 | #2,782 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,659 | #147 |
| 2017 | Girls | 67 | #2,597 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,917 | #139 |
| 2016 | Girls | 89 | #2,168 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,972 | #138 |
| 2015 | Girls | 64 | #2,736 |
| 2015 | Boys | 3,127 | #132 |
| 2014 | Girls | 69 | #2,560 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,718 | #150 |
When Was Jayce Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2015 · Boys
3,127 recorded births
National rank #132
2016 · Boys
2,972 recorded births
National rank #138
2017 · Boys
2,917 recorded births
National rank #139
2014 · Boys
2,718 recorded births
National rank #150
Where Jayce Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| SC | #95 | 53 |
| FL | #97 | 228 |
| GA | #98 | 116 |
| MI | #105 | 89 |
| MD | #106 | 53 |
| LA | #112 | 46 |
| MS | #117 | 27 |
| NC | #118 | 101 |