Boy · #12,135 in 2026

Jayvee

A varsity team is the highest-level team in a sport or activity representing an educational institution. Varsity teams train to compete against each other during an athletic season or in periodic matches against rival institutions. At high schools in the United States, a varsity team is one step above a school's junior varsity (JV) team, which is composed of less experienced players.

Current Rank
#12,135
Peak Rank
#11,354 (2004)
Total Babies
10
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2004
First Year
2013
Last Year
2004
Peak Year
#11354
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jayvee

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

A varsity team is the highest-level team in a sport or activity representing an educational institution. Varsity teams train to compete against each other during an athletic season or in periodic matches against rival institutions. At high schools in the United States, a varsity team is one step above a school's junior varsity (JV) team, which is composed of less experienced players.

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The Story of Jayvee

Jayvee first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 5 Jayvees were born — ranking #11,354 that year. As of 2026, Jayvee ranks #12,135 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Jayvees have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Jayvee

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jayvee

What does the name Jayvee mean?
A varsity team is the highest-level team in a sport or activity representing an educational institution. Varsity teams train to compete against each other during an athletic season or in periodic matches against rival institutions. At high schools in the United States, a varsity team is one step above a school's junior varsity (JV) team, which is composed of less experienced players.
How popular is Jayvee in 2026?
In 2026, Jayvee ranks #12,135 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Jayvee most popular?
Jayvee reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #11,354 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Jayvee a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Jayvee is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Jayvee?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jayvee include Aaronjosh, Abbigail, Abdisalam. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Jayvee

Jayvee is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Jayvee's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #11,354. Use the chart and map above to compare Jayvee'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.