Boy · #3,017 in 2026

Jacen

Jacen Solo is a fictional character in literature based on the Star Wars film series, set in what is now designated as the original-canon Star Wars Legends continuity. The son of Han Solo and Leia Organa Solo, as well as the nephew of Luke Skywalker, he is a major character in several novels, particularly the New Jedi Order series.

Current Rank
#3,017
Peak Rank
#1,069 (2013)
Total Babies
3K
5-Yr Trend
-39%
1970
First Year
2026
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#1069
Peak Rank
3K
Total Count
54
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jacen

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Jacen Solo is a fictional character in literature based on the Star Wars film series, set in what is now designated as the original-canon Star Wars Legends continuity. The son of Han Solo and Leia Organa Solo, as well as the nephew of Luke Skywalker, he is a major character in several novels, particularly the New Jedi Order series.

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The Story of Jacen

The earliest SSA record of Jacen as a baby boy name dates back to 1970, when 6 babies received it. 2013 was its biggest year on record, with 175 newborns named Jacen — #1,069 in the national rankings. About 46% of every Jacen on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Jacen ranks #3,017 for baby boys with 41 births, falling sharply (-39%). All told, over 3K Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1970s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Jacen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jacen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jacen

What does the name Jacen mean?
Jacen Solo is a fictional character in literature based on the Star Wars film series, set in what is now designated as the original-canon Star Wars Legends continuity. The son of Han Solo and Leia Organa Solo, as well as the nephew of Luke Skywalker, he is a major character in several novels, particularly the New Jedi Order series.
How popular is Jacen in 2026?
In 2026, Jacen ranks #3,017 among boys' names in the U.S., with 41 babies given the name that year.
When was Jacen most popular?
Jacen reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #1,069 that year with 175 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Jacen most popular?
Jacen has historically been most popular in Nevada, Arkansas, Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jacen.
Is Jacen a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Jacen is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Jacen?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jacen include Julie, Kruz, Roby. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Jacen

Jacen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Jacen's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #1,069. Use the chart and map above to compare Jacen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.