NAME PROFILE
Jae
Guardian of prosperity; derived from the Germanic and Old English elements for 'wealth' and 'guard'. It characterizes a person who is steadfast, protective, and possesses a natural leadership quality that brings comfort to others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,980 |
| Gender | Male (9% / 91%) |
| Peak year | 2006 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1954 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 44%TX — 44%KS — 8%NY — 3%AK — 0%
Notable People
Eduard Buchner (Biochemist known for cell-free fermentation) · Eduard Bernstein (Influential political theorist and author) · Eduard Khil (Renowned singer known globally as Mr. Trololo) · Eduard Limonov (Avant-garde writer and activist) · Eduard Mörike (Significant Romantic-era poet and novelist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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