Jakson: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	–	–	–	–
1990s	43	4	–	#6,232
2000s	341	34	+693%	#2,563
2010s	398	40	+17%	#2,273
2020s (to 2025)	118	20	-51%	#4,158

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

1990s

–

#6,232

2000s

341

+693%

#2,563

2010s

398

+17%

#2,273

2020s (to 2025)

118

-51%

#4,158

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.

How old are people named Jakson?

The median living Jakson is about 14 years old; half are between 9 and 19. An estimated 900 people named Jakson are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

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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1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Jakson, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Jakson?

The median living Jakson is about 14 years old. Half of all living Jaksons are between 9 and 19 years old.

How many people named Jakson are alive today?

An estimated 900 people named Jakson are alive in the United States, based on 900 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Jakson mean?

Spelling variant of Jackson.

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.

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Jakson popularity over time

The story of Jakson

How old are people named Jakson?

Jakson year by year

Frequently asked questions

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