Will my child share the name Jae with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Jae per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jae in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Jae becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Jae has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 308 places in the last five years. Its peak was #883 in 2001. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

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.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5120

Jae

Jae is a distinctive choice, ranked #5120 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Jae in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#5120

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.