Jagger
Occupational surname from Yorkshire, jagger (“peddler”).
Every Jagger since 1991 — 8,448 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jagger
Jagger is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #885 in 2025 with 269 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 8,448 American babies have been named Jagger. Its peak came in 2012, when 483 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 Jagger stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jagger 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 | — | — | 269 | #885 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,614 | 286 | #849 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,066 | 282 | #855 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,238 | 324 | #781 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,851 | 324 | #772 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,042 | 345 | #720 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,688 | 395 | #666 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,873 | 333 | #720 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,143 | 387 | #660 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,163 | 436 | #618 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,427 | 393 | #658 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,790 | 344 | #707 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,250 | 345 | #695 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,388 | 469 | #556 |
| 2011 | 11 | #9,981 | 363 | #647 |
| 2010 | — | — | 294 | #763 |
| 2009 | — | — | 298 | #763 |
| 2008 | — | — | 208 | #964 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,745 | 202 | #974 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,898 | 157 | #1,114 |
| 2005 | — | — | 158 | #1,050 |
| 2004 | — | — | 165 | #1,003 |
| 2003 | — | — | 229 | #770 |
| 2002 | — | — | 288 | #652 |
| 2001 | — | — | 277 | #661 |
| 2000 | — | — | 90 | #1,395 |
| 1995 | — | — | 51 | #1,743 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jagger mean?
Occupational surname from Yorkshire, jagger (“peddler”).
How popular is the name Jagger in 2025?
Jagger ranked #885 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 269 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jagger?
8,448 babies have been named Jagger in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jagger most popular?
Jagger peaked in 2012, when 483 newborns received the name.
Is Jagger a boy or girl name?
Jagger is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jagger rising or falling?
Jagger is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.