Jae
boy name#2941 in 2025Jae entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #1791 in 1957, ranks #2941 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
#2941
rank today
#1791
peak (1957)
42
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4179 |
| 1920s | #3812 |
| 1930s | #3170 |
| 1940s | #3404 |
| 1950s | #2677 |
| 1960s | #2609 |
| 1970s | #2879 |
| 1980s | #2831 |
| 1990s | #3397 |
| 2000s | #3318 |
| 2010s | #3208 |
| 2020s | #3274 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jae has been most popular in CA, TX.
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Jae are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jae alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jae in 2025?
- Jae ranks #2941 among US boy names in 2025, with 42 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jae most popular?
- Jae peaked in 1957, reaching #1791 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jae with classmates?
- Jae will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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