Jager
Every Jager since 1992 — 610 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jager
Jager is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,240 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 610 American babies have been named Jager. Its peak came in 2001, when 44 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 Jager stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jager year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,240 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,017 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,511 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7,995 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,428 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,436 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,356 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,178 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,808 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,388 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,110 |
| 2014 | 19 | #4,951 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,772 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,819 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3,547 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3,573 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,179 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3,867 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3,638 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3,718 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,133 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3,400 |
| 2003 | 30 | #3,149 |
| 2002 | 27 | #3,296 |
| 2001 | 44 | #2,290 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,404 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,922 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jager in 2025?
Jager ranked #9,240 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jager?
610 babies have been named Jager in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jager most popular?
Jager peaked in 2001, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Jager a boy or girl name?
Jager is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jager rising or falling?
Jager is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.