boys' name · peaked 2002

Jaeger

Every Jaeger since 1993 — 844 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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Rank 2025
#4,452
among boys
Babies in 2025
23
named Jaeger
Peak year
2002
47 babies
All-time total
844
since 1993

The story of Jaeger

Jaeger is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,452 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.

Since 1993, 844 American babies have been named Jaeger. Its peak came in 2002, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.

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 Jaeger stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jaeger year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 23 #4,452
2024 23 #4,486
2023 24 #4,391
2022 25 #4,223
2021 11 #7,300
2020 21 #4,605
2019 20 #4,873
2018 29 #3,743
2017 28 #3,823
2016 33 #3,391
2015 31 #3,549
2014 25 #4,056
2013 29 #3,613
2012 30 #3,579
2011 32 #3,392
2010 18 #5,122
2009 24 #4,208
2008 26 #3,976
2007 36 #3,155
2006 36 #3,050
2005 29 #3,412
2004 23 #3,923
2003 30 #3,148
2002 47 #2,230
2001 42 #2,363
2000 26 #3,246
1995 13 #4,630
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jaeger in 2025?

Jaeger ranked #4,452 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jaeger?

844 babies have been named Jaeger in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jaeger most popular?

Jaeger peaked in 2002, when 47 newborns received the name.

Is Jaeger a boy or girl name?

Jaeger is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jaeger rising or falling?

Jaeger has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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