Jaxen
Meaningson of Jack · English form of Jackson
- US rank
- #1,459
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #493 in 2013
122 babies were named Jaxen in the US in 2025. It has dropped 467 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1998–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jaxen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 14,006 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jaxen, 122 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jaxen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJaxen first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2013, when it reached #493.
- Then vs nowJaxen is 4.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 63,291 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 14,006.
- TrendJaxen has slipped 467 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,459. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedJaxen is most popular in Michigan, where it ranks #999. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningJaxen is an English form of Jackson, which means “son of Jack”.
About the name Jaxen
Jaxen is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of Jack”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-xen”. US birth records list Jaxen for boys from 1998 to 2025, in 28 of those 28 years. Its best year was 2013, when it ranked #493 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,459, with 122 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.7 | 103,627 boys |
| 2000s | 46 | 21,978 boys |
| 2010s | 198 | 5,052 boys |
| 2020s | 93 | 10,778 boys |
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 Jaxen
What does the name Jaxen mean?
Jaxen means “son of Jack” in English, as a form of Jackson.
What is the origin of the name Jaxen?
Jaxen has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Jaxen a boy or girl name?
Jaxen is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jaxen?
Jaxen ranked #1,459 for US boys in 2025, given to 122 babies. Its best year was 2013 (#493).