Jackson
Meaningson of Jack · English
- US rank
- #36
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #14 in 2021
6,582 babies were named Jackson in the US in 2025. It has dropped 19 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Jackson you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Jackson
Jackson Browne
American singer-songwriter
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 260 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jackson, 6,582 babies in all. In a school of 500 kids, there'd probably be one other Jackson.
- HistoryJackson has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Jacksons, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #14.
- Where it's lovedJackson is most popular in West Virginia, where it ranks #15, followed by Alabama (#16) and Michigan (#17). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn English, Jackson means “son of Jack”.
About the name Jackson
Jackson is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of Jack”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Jackson for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #14 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #36, with 6,582 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 338 | 2,959 boys |
| 1890s | 274 | 3,655 boys |
| 1900s | 297 | 3,367 boys |
| 1910s | 219 | 4,556 boys |
| 1920s | 211 | 4,734 boys |
| 1930s | 162 | 6,166 boys |
| 1940s | 123 | 8,127 boys |
| 1950s | 67 | 14,857 boys |
| 1960s | 52 | 19,357 boys |
| 1970s | 96 | 10,411 boys |
| 1980s | 174 | 5,757 boys |
| 1990s | 1,225 | 816 boys |
| 2000s | 4,719 | 212 boys |
| 2010s | 6,177 | 162 boys |
| 2020s | 4,566 | 219 boys |
Other spellings of Jackson
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Jackson
What does the name Jackson mean?
Jackson means “son of Jack” in English.
What is the origin of the name Jackson?
Jackson has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Jackson a boy or girl name?
Jackson is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Jackson?
Jackson ranked #36 for US boys in 2025, given to 6,582 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#14).