Jaxx
A diminutive of the male given name Jackson of modern usage.
Every Jaxx since 1997 — 3,317 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaxx
Jaxx is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,102 in 2025 with 195 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 3,317 American babies have been named Jaxx. Its peak came in 2019, when 304 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 Jaxx stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaxx 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 | — | — | 195 | #1,102 |
| 2024 | — | — | 223 | #1,007 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,214 | 218 | #1,010 |
| 2022 | — | — | 230 | #979 |
| 2021 | — | — | 247 | #921 |
| 2020 | — | — | 257 | #879 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,543 | 298 | #782 |
| 2018 | — | — | 230 | #926 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,881 | 203 | #1,000 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,139 | 186 | #1,064 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,307 | 180 | #1,087 |
| 2014 | — | — | 172 | #1,113 |
| 2013 | — | — | 185 | #1,041 |
| 2012 | — | — | 125 | #1,356 |
| 2011 | — | — | 84 | #1,747 |
| 2010 | — | — | 77 | #1,873 |
| 2009 | — | — | 44 | #2,781 |
| 2008 | — | — | 32 | #3,452 |
| 2007 | — | — | 22 | #4,425 |
| 2006 | — | — | 19 | #4,768 |
| 2005 | — | — | 17 | #4,923 |
| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #10,560 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,519 |
| 2002 | — | — | 10 | #6,756 |
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| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,160 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaxx mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Jackson of modern usage.
How popular is the name Jaxx in 2025?
Jaxx ranked #1,102 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 195 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaxx?
3,317 babies have been named Jaxx in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaxx most popular?
Jaxx peaked in 2019, when 304 newborns received the name.
Is Jaxx a boy or girl name?
Jaxx is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jaxx rising or falling?
Jaxx is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.