Jaye is a distinctive choice, ranked #4810 in 2016. Your child is likely to be the only Jaye in their class.
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UK Rank 2016
#4810
About the Name Jaye
Jaye has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1583 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #823 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.
Jaye is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Jaye
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Jaye per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jaye in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Jaye has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1583 places in the last five years. Its peak was #823 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Jaye 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.
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UK babies named Jaye (2016)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 1583 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Jaye
Likely around 1 other Jaye in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2016)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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