Jacey Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Jacey has its roots in American English and is derived from names like Jason and Jacelyn, meaning 'healer.' It has evolved from these historical forms and gained traction as a feminine name in the late 20th century. Jacey is often associated with modern traits like creativity and youthfulness, and it does not have a biblical background. Notable individuals with this name include athletes and actresses.
The name Jacey is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) 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. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jacey has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jacey' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6498th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5315th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5614th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8490th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3662nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1607th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 852nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1702nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jacey' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jacey"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒeɪsi/
Origin
American English
Etymology
Jacey is a modern name that is often considered a diminutive or variation of the name Jason or Jacelyn. It combines the sounds of these names with a contemporary twist.
Meaning
healer
Language Evolution
Jason, Jacelyn, Jacey
Historical Usage
Jacey began to gain popularity in the late 20th century as a feminine name, particularly in the United States.
Variants & Derivatives
Jace, Jacie, Jaycee
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jacey is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with youthfulness and creativity.
Famous People
Jacey Nelson - American soccer player, Jacey Chou - Taiwanese actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jacey"
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 "Jacey"
"Jacey" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6498th of 10718 | 34 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5315th of 16616 | 131 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5614th of 24088 | 221 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8490th of 23106 | 101 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3662nd of 19264 | 279 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1607th of 27321 | 1,406 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 852nd of 35406 | 4,759 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1702nd of 30306 | 1,524 |
Regional Popularity of "Jacey" 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) |
- | - |
64.02% 3325th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
63.81% 4762nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jacey" 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) |
86.82% 2550th/2937 |
- | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
40.54% 1494th/3685 |
63.78% 2854th/4475 |
29.13% 1513th/5194 |
33.24% 2100th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
15.21% 697th/4582 |
25.39% 1311th/5164 |
9.89% 723rd/7313 |
16.24% 1212th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
41.62% 1658th/3984 |
53.82% 2415th/4487 |
21.43% 1462nd/6822 |
34.23% 2148th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jacey"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jacey" 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.