Jacen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jacen is a modern English name derived from the ancient Greek name Iason, meaning healer. Its path includes forms like Jason in Latin, evolving into Jacen in contemporary usage. The name embodies traits of strength and creativity, while it does not have direct biblical relevance.
The name Jacen is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jacen has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Jacen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4253rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5057th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1788th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1791st out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Jacen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jacen"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒeɪsən/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Jacen is a modern variant of the name Jason, which is of Greek origin, derived from the name 'Iason', meaning 'healer'.
Meaning
healer
Language Evolution
Iason (Greek), Iesous (Greek, New Testament), Jason (Latin), Jacen (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, especially in popular culture due to its use in literature and media.
Variants & Derivatives
Jason, Jace, Jacen
Modern Popularity & Image
Jacen is viewed as a unique and modern name, often associated with strength and creativity.
Famous People
Jacen Solo (fictional character from the Star Wars universe), Jacen Burrows (comic book artist)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jacen"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jacen"
"Jacen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4253rd of 10718 | 95 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5057th of 16616 | 141 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1788th of 24088 | 1,160 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1791st of 23106 | 1,053 |
Regional Popularity of "Jacen" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
45.48% 2084th/4582 |
49.75% 2569th/5164 |
24.67% 1804th/7313 |
26.05% 1944th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
50.90% 2028th/3984 |
52.55% 2358th/4487 |
24.45% 1668th/6822 |
29.60% 1858th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Jacen" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jacen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jacen" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.