Boy · #8,914 in 2026

Jackman

Jackman is a surname of English origin.Barret Jackman, Canadian ice hockey player Bernard Jackman, Irish rugby player Clyde Jackman, Canadian politician Danny Jackman, English footballer David Jackman (musician), British artist David Jackman (minister), English minister Donald C. Jackman (1954–2023), American medievalist and linguist François Jackman, Barbadian diplomat Galen B.

Current Rank
#8,914
Peak Rank
#8,781 (2014)
Total Babies
86
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2007
First Year
2023
Last Year
2014
Peak Year
#8781
Peak Rank
86
Total Count
13
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jackman

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Jackman is a surname of English origin.Barret Jackman, Canadian ice hockey player Bernard Jackman, Irish rugby player Clyde Jackman, Canadian politician Danny Jackman, English footballer David Jackman (musician), British artist David Jackman (minister), English minister Donald C. Jackman (1954–2023), American medievalist and linguist François Jackman, Barbadian diplomat Galen B.

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The Story of Jackman

Jackman first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2007, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 8 Jackmans were born — ranking #8,781 that year. As of 2026, Jackman ranks #8,914 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 86 Jackmans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Jackman

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jackman

What does the name Jackman mean?
Jackman is a surname of English origin.Barret Jackman, Canadian ice hockey player Bernard Jackman, Irish rugby player Clyde Jackman, Canadian politician Danny Jackman, English footballer David Jackman (musician), British artist David Jackman (minister), English minister Donald C. Jackman (1954–2023), American medievalist and linguist François Jackman, Barbadian diplomat Galen B.
How popular is Jackman in 2026?
In 2026, Jackman ranks #8,914 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Jackman most popular?
Jackman reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #8,781 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Jackman a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Jackman is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Jackman?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jackman include Dmichael, Quinston, Amjed. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Jackman

Jackman is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 86 births in the dataset. Jackman's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #8,781. Use the chart and map above to compare Jackman's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.