Will my child share the name Jez with classmates?

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

Is Jez becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Jez is declining: down 2,260 places since 2005, to #4,678 in 2010. It peaked at #887 in 1998.

Is Jez a good choice for a distinctive name?

Jez 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 Jez a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Jez is a distinctive choice, ranked #4678 in 2010. Your child is likely to be the only Jez in their class.

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UK Rank 2010

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About the Name Jez

Jez has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2608 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #887 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 1996.

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