Total births
1,700
Unisex name · since 1918
Jae
Jae has 1,700 recorded births since 1918 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2020 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3805
- among boys today
- 1,700
- born since 1918
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
Jae currently ranks #3805 among unisex names in America, with 1,700 babies recorded since 1918.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jae has been recorded 1,700 times among boys since 1918, currently ranked #3805 nationally and more common than 73% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 2025.
- #3805 among boys today
- 1,700 born since 1918
- 2010s peak decade
- 73% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jae is currently the #3805 unisex name in America, more common than 73% of boys - 1,700 born since 1918, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3805
- among boys today
- 1,700
- born since 1918
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
Jae vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3805
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 73% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Jae was born in this single decade.
2020
Single peak year
44 babies were named Jae in 2020 - its busiest year on record.
How Jae compares
1,700 Top 23% higher than 77% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jae's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jae | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,700 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 44 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jae's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jae's SSA record in two at 1979 and the more recent half accounts for 75% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 25%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1918, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2020 peak of 44, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jae at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2020
Current rank
#3,805
Active since
1918
Jae popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–2025
- Peak year (2020)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 108 years of records
Jae popularity over time - girls
1,280 total births recorded since 1926 (Jae as girls' name)
Jae by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jae's strongest decade.
354 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Jae births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 36
1920s
36 births
- 1930s 26
1930s
26 births
- 1940s 39
1940s
39 births
- 1950s 94
1950s
94 births
- 1960s 111
1960s
111 births
- 1970s 133
1970s
133 births
- 1980s
1980s
183 births
- 1990s
1990s
203 births
- 2000s
2000s
296 births
- 2010s
2010s
354 births
- 2020s
2020s
220 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 354 births (21% of all-time use).
How Jae compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jae's total volume
Jae vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jae by state
Where Jae concentrates geographically, total births since 1918
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 134 | 7.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 118 | 6.9% |
| #3 | Kansas | | 28 | 1.6% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Jae's total US births 7.9%
Even split
134 of 1,700 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jae? ▼
Jae has been given to 1,700 babies in the U.S. since 1918, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3805 as of the latest data. 44 babies were born in 2020, its single highest year.
When was Jae most popular? ▼
Jae was most popular in the 2010s decade with 354 total births. The single peak year was 2020.
Where is Jae most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jae are California (134 births), Texas (118 births), Kansas (28 births).
Is Jae a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jae is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,700 births, and as a girl's name it has 1,280 births.
How long has the name Jae been used? ▼
Records for Jae go back to 1918, giving 108 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jae? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jaeden, Jael, Jaedon, Jaedyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jae's data
- Jae's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (354 total births) through the 2020s (220) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Jaes (134 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jae
Nearby Names Like Jae
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jae
Jaeden Boy
#2818 5,282 births
Jael Boy
#1368 3,387 births
Jaedon Boy
2,145 births
Jaedyn Boy
#6078 2,110 births
Jaelen Boy
#4653 1,409 births
Compare Jae side by side: Jae vs Jaeden Jae vs Jael Jae vs Jaedon
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1918–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jae: #3805 Unisex Name - 1,700 Births, Peak 2020." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jae. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jae draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.