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In 2024, 6,876 boys in the United States were named Jackson, making it the 35th most popular boy's name that year.
It has fallen over the decade, from 18th ten years before.
Its busiest year on record was 2013, with 12,625 births.
Records for Jackson go back to 1880, and 291,323 babies have been given the name since.
Originally a surname meaning "son of Jack". Its strong sound balances masculine energy with contemporary style.
Jackson is of English origin, described as modern and strong in style.
In 2024, Jackson went to 20 girls and 6,876 boys — over 99% boys.
In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
Originally a surname meaning "son of Jack". Its strong sound balances masculine energy with contemporary style.
Jackson is of English origin, and is usually described as modern and strong in style.
In 2024, 6,876 boys in the United States were named Jackson, making it the 35th most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, Jackson went to 20 girls and 6,876 boys — over 99% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Jack, Jace, Jackie are shorter names in current US use that share the opening of Jackson.