Boy · #12,285 in 2026

Jaegar

Name: Popularity of the name Jaegar in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jaegar, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,285

Peak Rank

#6,088 (2002)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1996

First Year

2011

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#6088

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jaegar

The earliest SSA record of Jaegar as a baby boy name dates back to 1996, when 5 babies received it. 2002 was its biggest year on record, with 11 newborns named Jaegar — #6,088 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 66% of all recorded Jaegars. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2011 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 99 Jaegars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Jaegar

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jaegar is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Jagger
Jagur
Jogger
Jager
Jigger
Jacker
Jaeger
Jugger
Jugar
Shagger
Joker
Jag

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jaegar

What does the name Jaegar mean?

Jaegar is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1996. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jaegar in 2026?

In 2026, Jaegar ranks #12,285 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jaegar most popular?

Jaegar reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #6,088 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Jaegar a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jaegar is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jaegar?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jaegar include Bryann, Monterius, Maico. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jaegar

Jaegar is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 99 births in the dataset. Jaegar's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #6,088. Use the chart and map above to compare Jaegar'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.