Total births
199
Boys' name · since 1977
Jaysun
Jaysun has 199 recorded births since 1977 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2002 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #12731
- among boys today
- 199
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jaysun is the #12731 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 199 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Jaysun recorded 199 times among boys since 1977, holding rank #12731 nationally today, ahead of 11% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2024.
- #12731 among boys today
- 199 born since 1977
- 2000s peak decade
- 11% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jaysun is currently the #12731 boys' name in America, more common than 11% of boys - 199 born since 1977, peaking in the 2000s.
- #12731
- among boys today
- 199
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other boys
Jaysun vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12731
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 11% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Jaysun was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
12 babies were named Jaysun in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Jaysun compares
199 38th percentile among 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
Jaysun's all-time total is 46% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jaysun | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 199 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 12 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jaysun's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jaysun's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jaysun at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2002
Current rank
#12,731
Active since
1977
Jaysun popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2024
- Peak year (2002)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Jaysun by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jaysun's strongest decade.
84 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Jaysun births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
- 1990s
1990s
36 births
- 2000s
2000s
84 births
- 2010s
2010s
44 births
- 2020s 28
2020s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 84 births (42% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jaysun? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 199 babies named Jaysun. Today it holds rank #12731 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2002, with 12 births.
When was Jaysun most popular? ▼
Jaysun was most popular in the 2000s decade with 84 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
How long has the name Jaysun been used? ▼
Records for Jaysun go back to 1977, giving 48 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Jaysun? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jayden, Jay, Jayce, Jaylen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jaysun's data
- Jaysun's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (84 total births) through the 2020s (28) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Jaysun
Nearby Names Like Jaysun
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jaysun
Jayden Boy
#59 253,989 births
Jay Boy
#396 195,548 births
Jayce Boy
#169 45,423 births
Jaylen Boy
#324 40,904 births
Jayson Boy
#625 35,931 births
Compare Jaysun side by side: Jaysun vs Jayden Jaysun vs Jay Jaysun vs Jayce
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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, 1977–2024 (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. "Jaysun: #12731 Boys' Name - 199 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jaysun. 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 Jaysun 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.