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Jae

Boy name · 27 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Jae: 27 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 6 births in 2004.

Jae is a versatile name with multiple origins; for English and Scottish speakers it most commonly appears as a modern variant of Jay, itself a nickname derived from the given name James or Jacob, or from the bird name. In Korean, Jae (재) carries meanings like "talent," "wealth," or "respect," depending on the hanja characters used. Notable bearers include American basketball forward Jae Crowder, known for his defensive tenacity, and rapper Jae Millz. While there are no major places directly named after a Jae, the name shares its root with

Boy 7 of 52 years

Peak year
20046 babies
Latest (2009)
#5494 babies
Total births
27since 1997
5-year trend
▲ 40%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2004 · 6
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).