Jakson
Every Jakson since 1990 — 900 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jakson
Jakson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,973 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 900 American babies have been named Jakson. Its peak came in 2011, when 57 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 Jakson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jakson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #5,973 |
| 2024 | 20 | #4,956 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,050 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4,770 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,158 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4,476 |
| 2019 | 30 | #3,667 |
| 2018 | 41 | #2,914 |
| 2017 | 25 | #4,160 |
| 2016 | 34 | #3,323 |
| 2015 | 48 | #2,581 |
| 2014 | 37 | #3,063 |
| 2013 | 40 | #2,867 |
| 2012 | 41 | #2,883 |
| 2011 | 57 | #2,273 |
| 2010 | 45 | #2,702 |
| 2009 | 42 | #2,865 |
| 2008 | 49 | #2,563 |
| 2007 | 38 | #3,048 |
| 2006 | 46 | #2,601 |
| 2005 | 41 | #2,681 |
| 2004 | 41 | #2,612 |
| 2003 | 26 | #3,479 |
| 2002 | 27 | #3,298 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,030 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,077 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,232 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,677 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jakson in 2025?
Jakson ranked #5,973 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jakson?
900 babies have been named Jakson in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jakson most popular?
Jakson peaked in 2011, when 57 newborns received the name.
Is Jakson a boy or girl name?
Jakson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jakson rising or falling?
Jakson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.