Jayce
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Jayce
Jayce, which probably started out as an abbreviation of names like Jason, with the 'y' borrowed from Jayden, now has a life of its own, making a strong showing on the popularity lists. It is currently in the US Top 200 and features in the charts in the UK and The Netherlands.
Jayce for boys#167 US
Inventor and scientist Jayce Talis is a character from the animated TV series Arcane: League of Legends. The name also appeared in an earlier cartoon, Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors, whose 1985 release likely inspired Jayce's first appearance in the US Top 1000 in '86, when its quadrupled in use. Before that, it was rarely used.
Jayce for girls#4493 US
Jayce is a name that, while traditionally masculine, has been increasingly used for girls. Originally a variant spelling of Jason (meaning 'healer' in Greek), Jayce has developed as a distinct name with a modern, unisex appeal. For girls, it represents the growing trend of adopting names once considered exclusively male. With its short, crisp sound and contemporary 'y' spelling, Jayce feels fresh and distinctive. The name has gained moderate popularity since the 2000s, appealing to parents seeking something slightly unconventional yet accessible. The feminine use of Jayce reflects changing attitudes toward gender-neutral naming practices.
Pronounced JAYS.
As of October 2026, Jayce ranked #167 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #132 in 2015.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #150 | 2,718 | #2,567 | 69 |
| 2015 | #132 | 3,127 | #2,755 | 64 |
| 2016 | #138 | 2,972 | #2,179 | 89 |
| 2017 | #139 | 2,916 | #2,619 | 67 |
| 2018 | #147 | 2,655 | #2,794 | 61 |
| 2019 | #148 | 2,633 | #3,017 | 54 |
| 2020 | #150 | 2,466 | #3,806 | 38 |
| 2021 | #158 | 2,420 | #3,765 | 40 |
| 2022 | #154 | 2,426 | #4,322 | 33 |
| 2023 | #166 | 2,173 | #4,143 | 35 |
| 2024 | #169 | 2,176 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #167 | 2,199 | #4,493 | 31 |
World rankings
Jayce for boys
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Jayce on lists
Famous Jayces
- Jayce BartokBoy
American actor
- (Erik) Jayce LandbergBoy
Swedish guitarist
- Jason Charles "Jayce" LewisBoy
Welsh musician
- Jayce HawrylukBoy
Canadian ice hockey player
- Rylan Jayce Davis (b. 2010)Boy
son of TV personality Kayla Jordan and J.R. Davis of "16 and Pregnant"
Jayce in pop culture
- "Jayce and the Wheeled WarriorsBoy
" 1980s animated TV show