Initials-based name
Jc is a modern initialism, typically used as a nickname for a combination of names starting with J and C, such as James Christopher or John Charles. While it has evolved into a standalone given name in some cultures, it remains rare as a formal legal name in the United States. It is often chosen to honor two different family members simultaneously.
About 17 boys were named Jc in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Singer and member of the boy band NSYNC
Former U.S. Representative and college football player
Founder of the department store chain JCPenney
Protagonist of the video game Deus Ex · Deus Ex
