Boy nameCurrently #2,717 in the USFalling
Jacen
2 syllablesPeak year: 20135 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jacen's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Jacen's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jacen |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1997 | 31 |
| 1998 | 36 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 52 |
| 2001 | 42 |
| 2002 | 56 |
| 2003 | 65 |
| 2004 | 59 |
| 2005 | 57 |
| 2006 | 86 |
| 2007 | 102 |
| 2008 | 98 |
| 2009 | 94 |
| 2010 | 106 |
| 2011 | 127 |
| 2012 | 118 |
| 2013 | 175 |
| 2014 | 148 |
| 2015 | 116 |
| 2016 | 124 |
| 2017 | 90 |
| 2018 | 90 |
| 2019 | 62 |
| 2020 | 63 |
| 2021 | 52 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 46 |
| 2024 | 48 |
Jacen through the decades
- Jacen peaked in 2013, when 175 babies were named Jacen in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Jacen has fallen 34% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Jacen currently ranks #2,717 in the US and is cooling off.