Jae

Jae: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex name

Meaning and origin of Jae

  • A male given name.
  • A female given name.

How popular is Jae?

60U.S. babies in 2025
#1815peak rank (1957)
2,980babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,280 girls and 1,700 boys in the U.S. have been named Jae (43% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2859 in 1952. Its highest rank for boys was #1815 in 1957. In 2025, 60 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Jae FAQ

What does the name Jae mean?

A male given name. A female given name.

How popular is the name Jae?

Since 1880, 1,280 girls and 1,700 boys in the U.S. have been named Jae (43% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2859 in 1952. Its highest rank for boys was #1815 in 1957. In 2025, 60 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Jae a boy or girl name?

Jae is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,280 girls and 1,700 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.