Will my child share the name Jae with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Jae per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jae in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Jae becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Jae is declining: down 1,709 places since 2019, to #5,120 in 2024. It peaked at #759 in 1997.

Is Jae a good choice for a distinctive name?

Jae is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Jae a popular baby name in the United States?

Jae does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4524

Jae

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Jae is a distinctive choice, ranked #4524 in 2008. Your child is likely to be the only Jae in their class.

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UK Rank 2008

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About the Name Jae

Jae has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 308 places in five years. It was most popular in 2001 at #883 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Jae is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Jae in their class.