UK boy's name
Jayke
A masculine name derived from Jacob, of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jayke is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jayke popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3040, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 12 births.
This profile covers 188 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 1996 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 186 living people in the UK are called Jayke. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jayke ranked #3040 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 12 boys were registered as Jayke.
- • About 186 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jayke as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3040
2017
Births in 2017
6
Latest year
Peak year
1997
12 births
Estimated living
186
2026
Meaning
What does Jayke mean?
The name Jayke has its roots in the ancient Germanic languages, specifically the Old Norse and Old English dialects. It is derived from the Germanic word "jæga," which translates to "huntsman" or "hunter." This name was commonly used among the Norse and Anglo-Saxon tribes, particularly during the Viking Age (793-1066 AD) and the early medieval period in England.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jayke can be found in the Old English epic poem "Beowulf," which dates back to around the 8th or 9th century AD. In this legendary tale, Jayke is mentioned as a skilled warrior and hunter who accompanied the hero Beowulf on his journey to slay the terrifying monster Grendel.
During the Middle Ages, the name Jayke gained popularity among the nobility and ruling classes in various Germanic regions. One notable figure bearing this name was Jayke von Altenburg, a German knight who participated in the Crusades and fought alongside Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade (1189-1192 AD).
In the Renaissance period, the name Jayke was associated with several renowned artists and intellectuals. Jayke Bellini (1430-1516), an Italian Renaissance painter from Venice, was renowned for his intricate and realistic portraiture. Another famous bearer of this name was Jayke Hus (1369-1415), a Czech philosopher, reformer, and master at Charles University in Prague, who played a significant role in the Bohemian Reformation movement.
Moving forward in history, the name Jayke continued to be used across various cultures and regions. In the 19th century, Jayke Austen (1775-1817) was an English novelist known for her witty and insightful depictions of the gentry society in her works, including "Pride and Prejudice" and "Sense and Sensibility."
Another notable figure with the name Jayke was Jayke London (1876-1916), an American author and novelist, best known for his adventure novels set in the Klondike Gold Rush and the Pacific, such as "The Call of the Wild" and "White Fang."
While the name Jayke has its origins in the Germanic languages, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures throughout history, making it a timeless and versatile name with a rich heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jayke over time
The chart below shows babies named Jayke registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jayke, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2017, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jayke by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jayke was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #2576 | 65 | 8 |
| 2000s | #1890 | 86 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1434 | 37 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Jayke
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jayke: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jayke in the UK right now?
In 2017, Jayke was ranked #3040 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Jayke most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 12 babies registered as Jayke in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jayke?
A masculine name derived from Jacob, of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
How many people are called Jayke in the UK?
A total of 188 babies have been registered as Jayke across the 22 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.