Jakson
Meaningson of Jack · English form of Jackson
- US rank
- #5,861
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,261 in 2011
15 babies were named Jakson in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,435 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1990–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Jakson you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 113,636 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jakson, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jakson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJakson first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2011, when it reached #2,261.
- TrendJakson has slipped 1,435 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,861. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningJakson is an English form of Jackson, which means “son of Jack”.
About the name Jakson
Jakson is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of Jack”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Jakson for boys from 1990 to 2025, in 32 of those 36 years. Its best year was 2011, when it ranked #2,261 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,861, with 15 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.2 | 446,429 boys |
| 2000s | 17 | 58,789 boys |
| 2010s | 21 | 47,348 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 87,977 boys |
Other spellings of Jakson
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 Jakson
What does the name Jakson mean?
Jakson means “son of Jack” in English, as a form of Jackson.
What is the origin of the name Jakson?
Jakson has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Jakson a boy or girl name?
Jakson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jakson?
Jakson ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 2011 (#2,261).