Most popular J names for girls
The highest-rated J baby names for girls run the gamut from traditional to trendy. These names hold the top 10 "J" spots on the Social Security Administration's most recent list of popular baby names:
Most popular J names for boys
J baby names are far more popular for boys than girls — among the top 2,000 baby names, there are 106 boy names and 73 girl names that start with J. These are the currently the most popular J names for boys:
Classic old-time J names for boys and girls
Baby name data has been tracked in the U.S. since the late 1800s. If we take a look at the J names that were popular then, we find these favorite classics:
For girls: Jane, Josie, Johanna, Jean, Jeanette, Juanita, Jannie, Jettie, Judith, Joan
For boys: Jesse, Jerry, Jay, Jasper, Jeff, Jeremiah, Judge, Jones, Jodie, Johnson
Go back even farther, to ancient times, and you'll find spectacular names such as Jestina, Julius, Juno and Justus.
Up-and-coming J names for girls
If you're searching for something more contemporary, consider one of these J names. They feature modern spellings that you can customize to your liking.
Up-and-coming J names for boys
This group of names — all found on the Social Security Administration's most recent list of popular baby names — boasts some real standouts. These J monikers are perfect if you're looking for a name that will stand out among the others:
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