Jackson
A male given name transferred from the surname.
Every Jackson since 1880 — 297,998 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jackson
Jackson is a top-50 name for boys in the United States, ranked #36 in 2025 with 6,582 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 297,998 American babies have been named Jackson. Its peak came in 2013, when 12,626 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jackson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jackson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,271 | 6,582 | #36 |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,870 | 6,899 | #35 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,267 | 7,334 | #28 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,708 | 8,120 | #23 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,514 | 9,287 | #14 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,174 | 9,138 | #17 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,087 | 10,176 | #17 |
| 2018 | 29 | #4,704 | 10,424 | #17 |
| 2017 | 27 | #4,978 | 10,469 | #20 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,197 | 11,315 | #17 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,539 | 12,299 | #17 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,371 | 12,242 | #18 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,534 | 12,610 | #16 |
| 2012 | 22 | #5,990 | 12,498 | #21 |
| 2011 | 28 | #4,975 | 12,408 | #23 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,860 | 11,823 | #25 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,401 | 12,123 | #27 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,194 | 11,641 | #32 |
| 2007 | 33 | #4,508 | 11,666 | #33 |
| 2006 | 30 | #4,724 | 10,896 | #35 |
| 2005 | 28 | #4,758 | 9,580 | #44 |
| 2004 | 65 | #2,570 | 8,977 | #48 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,859 | 8,713 | #52 |
| 2002 | 26 | #4,682 | 8,153 | #50 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,668 | 6,836 | #60 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,945 | 5,903 | #72 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,040 | 2,163 | #161 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,927 | 794 | #317 |
| 1985 | — | — | 293 | #510 |
| 1980 | — | — | 283 | #504 |
| 1975 | — | — | 143 | #694 |
| 1970 | — | — | 108 | #792 |
| 1965 | — | — | 103 | #732 |
| 1960 | — | — | 112 | #729 |
| 1955 | — | — | 127 | #653 |
| 1950 | — | — | 164 | #524 |
| 1945 | — | — | 168 | #458 |
| 1940 | — | — | 166 | #450 |
| 1935 | — | — | 168 | #433 |
| 1930 | — | — | 216 | #390 |
| 1925 | 7 | #4,210 | 249 | #379 |
| 1920 | — | — | 233 | #389 |
| 1915 | — | — | 175 | #406 |
| 1910 | — | — | 51 | #360 |
| 1905 | — | — | 36 | #342 |
| 1900 | — | — | 60 | #266 |
| 1895 | — | — | 32 | #327 |
| 1890 | — | — | 25 | #354 |
| 1885 | — | — | 29 | #314 |
| 1880 | — | — | 46 | #247 |
Famous people named Jackson
- Jackson Pollock Painter · 1912–1956
- Jackson Browne Musician · b. 1948
- Jackson Showalter Chess player · 1860–1935
- Jackson Martínez Soccer player · b. 1986
- Jackson Scholz Athlete · 1897–1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jackson mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Jackson in 2025?
Jackson ranked #36 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6,582 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jackson?
297,998 babies have been named Jackson in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jackson most popular?
Jackson peaked in 2013, when 12,626 newborns received the name.
Is Jackson a boy or girl name?
Jackson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jackson rising or falling?
Jackson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jackson?
Well-known people named Jackson include Jackson Pollock (painter), Jackson Browne (musician), Jackson Showalter (chess player).