Boy · #4,238 in 2026

Jaeger

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

Current Rank

#4,238

Peak Rank

#2,224 (2002)

Total Babies

871

5-Yr Trend

+12%

1993

First Year

2026

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#2224

Peak Rank

871

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jaeger

Jaeger first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1993, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 47 Jaegers were born — ranking #2,224 that year. As of 2026, Jaeger ranks #4,238 for baby boys with 25 births, gradually rising (+12%). In total, more than 871 Jaegers 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 Jaeger

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

Jigger
Jugger
Jagger
Jogger
Jager
Jugar
Jagur
Joker
Jacker
Chigger
Jocker
Jair

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jaeger

What does the name Jaeger mean?

Jaeger is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1993. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jaeger in 2026?

In 2026, Jaeger ranks #4,238 among boys' names in the U.S., with 25 babies given the name that year.

When was Jaeger most popular?

Jaeger reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #2,224 that year with 47 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jaeger most popular?

Jaeger has historically been most popular in Minnesota, Washington, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jaeger.

Is Jaeger a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jaeger?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jaeger include Flora, Less, Caswell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jaeger

Jaeger is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 871 births in the dataset. Jaeger's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #2,224. Use the chart and map above to compare Jaeger'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.