Boy · #10,599 in 2026

Jye

Name: Popularity of the name Jye in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jye, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,599

Peak Rank

#7,602 (2016)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1987

First Year

2020

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#7602

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jye

Jye first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1987, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 10 Jyes were born — ranking #7,602 that year. As of 2026, Jye ranks #10,599 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 74 Jyes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Jye

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

Joie
Jois
Zhai
Zwei
Twi
Kwai
Schwa
Swi
Shwa
Awai
Twy
Jwa

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jye

What does the name Jye mean?

Jye is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1987. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jye in 2026?

In 2026, Jye ranks #10,599 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Jye most popular?

Jye reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #7,602 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Jye a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jye is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jye?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jye include Haines, Royston, Hendry. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jye

Jye is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 74 births in the dataset. Jye's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #7,602. Use the chart and map above to compare Jye'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.