UK name, mostly boys
Jie
A Chinese feminine name meaning "brilliant" or "utmost.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jie is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Jie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3830, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 5 births.
This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2003 to 2011. 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 28 living people in the UK are called Jie. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jie ranked #3830 for boys in England and Wales in 2011, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 5 boys were registered as Jie.
- • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 90.3% of Jie registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3830
2011
Births in 2011
4
Latest year
Peak year
2004
5 births
Estimated living
28
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Jie
In England and Wales birth records, Jie has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 90.3% of registrations are for boys and 9.7% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Jie registered for boys
- Ranked #3,830 in 2011
- 4 boys registered in 2011
- Peak: 2004 (5 births)
Jie registered for girls
- Ranked #5,785 in 2011
- 3 girls registered in 2011
- Peak: 2011 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Jie mean?
The name Jie originates from Chinese, where it is a unisex name that can be written using different Chinese characters. One of the most common characters used to write Jie is 杰, which means "outstanding" or "eminent." This name likely emerged during the ancient Chinese dynasties, though its specific origins are difficult to pinpoint.
In Chinese mythology and literature, the name Jie appears in various texts and stories. One notable example is the legendary figure Hou Yi, whose wife's name was Chang'e Jie. According to myth, Chang'e Jie ascended to the moon after consuming an elixir of immortality.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jie dates back to the Shang Dynasty (c. 1600–1046 BC), where it was used for both males and females. During the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BC), the name became more prevalent, particularly among the nobility and scholarly class.
Throughout Chinese history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jie. One of the earliest was Jie Xiao (659–677 AD), a renowned poet and calligrapher during the Tang Dynasty. Another notable figure was Jie Zhi (629–706 AD), a respected Buddhist monk and scholar who made significant contributions to the spread of Buddhism in China.
In more recent times, Jie Qiong (1504–1588) was a prominent painter and calligrapher during the Ming Dynasty, renowned for his landscape paintings and his mastery of the cursive script. Jie Zheng (1876–1938) was a prominent military leader and warlord during the Warlord Era of China, known for his campaigns against the Qing Dynasty and his role in the Xinhai Revolution.
Another famous bearer of the name Jie was Jie Tao (1916–1985), a celebrated Chinese writer and novelist who was a leading figure in the Chinese literary scene during the 20th century. His works, such as "Ah Q" and "The Family," explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of the common people.
While these are just a few examples, the name Jie has been carried by many influential figures throughout Chinese history, reflecting its cultural significance and enduring popularity.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jie over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Jie in England and Wales, from 2003 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jie, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2011, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jie 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 | #3848 | 8 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3387 | 20 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Jie
- 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
Jie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jie in the UK right now?
In 2011, Jie was ranked #3830 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Jie most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 5 babies registered as Jie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jie?
A Chinese feminine name meaning "brilliant" or "utmost.".
How many people are called Jie in the UK?
A total of 28 babies have been registered as Jie across the 7 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.