Jacen
- US rank
- #3,658
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,070 in 2013
30 babies were named Jacen in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,468 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jacen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 56,818 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jacen, 30 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jacen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJacen first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2013, when it ranked #1,070. Today it's #3,658, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendJacen has slipped 1,468 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,658. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Jacen
Jacen is a boy name of Greek origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-cen”. US birth records list Jacen for boys from 1970 to 2025, in 53 of those 56 years. Its best year was 2013, when it ranked #1,070 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,658, with 30 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.2 | 194,175 boys |
| 1980s | 3.6 | 276,243 boys |
| 1990s | 9.6 | 104,384 boys |
| 2000s | 35 | 28,225 boys |
| 2010s | 61 | 16,313 boys |
| 2020s | 27 | 37,290 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Jacen
What is the origin of the name Jacen?
Jacen has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Jacen a boy or girl name?
Jacen is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jacen?
Jacen ranked #3,658 for US boys in 2025, given to 30 babies. Its best year was 2013 (#1,070).