boys' name · peaked 2006

Jc

Every Jc since 1913 — 1,847 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#5,491
among boys
Babies in 2025
17
named Jc
Peak year
2006
60 babies
All-time total
1,847
since 1913

The story of Jc

Jc is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,491 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1913, 1,847 American babies have been named Jc. Its peak came in 2006, when 60 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jc stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jc year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 17 #5,491
2024 12 #7,014
2023 16 #5,779
2022 15 #5,988
2021 22 #4,548
2020 21 #4,614
2019 16 #5,673
2018 15 #5,900
2017 15 #5,924
2016 5 #17,373 22 #4,535
2015 27 #3,927
2014 34 #3,264
2013 31 #3,450
2012 29 #3,660
2011 38 #3,024
2010 34 #3,270
2009 26 #3,966
2008 37 #3,132
2007 46 #2,666
2006 6 #15,984 54 #2,331
2005 57 #2,147
2004 33 #3,043
2003 6 #14,645 30 #3,157
2002 31 #2,976
2001 7 #12,630 25 #3,454
2000 34 #2,704
1995 34 #2,319
1990 27 #2,519
1985 24 #2,253
1980 11 #3,719
1975 14 #2,819
1970 11 #2,975
1965 5 #4,166
1960 5 #4,311
1955
1950
1945 7 #2,863
1940 9 #2,569
1935
1930 10 #2,689
1925 17 #1,967
1920 17 #2,001
1915 8 #2,945
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Famous people named Jc

  1. JC Chasez Singer · b. 1976
  2. JC Gonzalez Actor · b. 1990

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jc in 2025?

Jc ranked #5,491 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jc?

1,847 babies have been named Jc in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jc most popular?

Jc peaked in 2006, when 60 newborns received the name.

Is Jc a boy or girl name?

Jc is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jc rising or falling?

Jc is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Jc?

Well-known people named Jc include JC Chasez (singer), JC Gonzalez (actor).

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