Jak
- US rank
- #4,539
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,234 in 2014
22 babies were named Jak in the US in 2025. It has climbed 696 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1994–2025
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jak you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 77,519 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jak, 22 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jak would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJak first shows up in US birth records in 1994, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 31 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2014, when it reached #3,234.
- Then vs nowJak is 3.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 243,902 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 77,519.
- TrendJak has climbed 696 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,539. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Jak
Jak is a boy name of American and Hebrew origin. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with J and ending in “-jak”. US birth records list Jak for boys from 1994 to 2025, in 27 of those 32 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #3,234 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,539, with 22 babies.
Origin:American namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.1 | 952,381 boys |
| 2000s | 7.0 | 142,653 boys |
| 2010s | 13 | 77,580 boys |
| 2020s | 14 | 70,588 boys |
Other spellings of Jak
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Jak
What is the origin of the name Jak?
Jak has American, Hebrew roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Jak a boy or girl name?
Jak is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jak?
Jak ranked #4,539 for US boys in 2025, given to 22 babies. Its best year was 2014 (#3,234).