Jae Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Jae originates from Korean, meaning wealth or talent. It evolved from modern Korean forms and has roots in Hanja characters. The name is associated with positive traits and has gained popularity both in Korea and internationally. There is no direct biblical relevance for this name.

The name Jae is most popular in Kansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West 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 maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jae has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, 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 male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, 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, 'Jae' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4868th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4010th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2734th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2906th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2905th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3404th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3255th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8442nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3850th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5395th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5645th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5382nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5254th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jae' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jae"

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Pronunciation

/dʒeɪ/

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Origin

Korean

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Etymology

The name Jae can be derived from various Korean characters, often meaning 'wealth' or 'talent'. It is a common unisex name in Korea.

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Meaning

wealth, talent

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Language Evolution

Jae (modern Korean), 재 (Hanja character) for wealth/talent

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Historical Usage

The name Jae has become increasingly popular in Korea and among Korean communities worldwide, especially in the late 20th century and early 21st century.

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Variants & Derivatives

Jae-kyung, Jae-min, Jae-won

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Modern Popularity & Image

Jae is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with positive traits such as intelligence and creativity.

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Famous People

Jae Park (Korean-American singer), Jae Hoon (popular Korean actor)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jae"

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 "Jae"

"Jae" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 4868th of 7545 35
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 4010th of 6773 56
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 2734th of 7552 171
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 2906th of 10718 192
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 2905th of 16616 325
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 3404th of 24088 455
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 3255th of 23106 423
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 9107th of 9107 5
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 8442nd of 9204 8
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 3850th of 12526 190
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 5395th of 19264 152
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 5645th of 27321 233
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 5382nd of 35406 375
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 5254th of 30306 299

Regional Popularity of "Jae" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
52.36%
1166th/2227
- - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
55.16%
1620th/2937
- - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 67.60%
3511th/5194
47.51%
3001st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 40.08%
2931st/7313
36.79%
2746th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- 83.98%
3768th/4487
41.34%
2820th/6822
40.04%
2513th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Jae" 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)
- - 80.90%
4202nd/5194
-
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 100.00%
5164th/5164
77.22%
5647th/7313
87.11%
6501st/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - 77.72%
5302nd/6822
74.49%
4675th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Jae"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Jae" 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.