Boy · #6,612 in 2026

Jager

Jager is a Dutch occupational surname meaning "hunter". People with this surname include:Durk Jager (1943–2022), Dutch businessman in the United States Eric Jager, American medievalist and literary critic Evan Jager, American long-distance runner Finne Jager, Dutch trance music DJ and producer Henry Jager (1879–1952), New York assemblyman 1921 Maja Jager, Danish archer Marike Jager, Dutch…

Current Rank
#6,612
Peak Rank
#2,277 (2001)
Total Babies
625
5-Yr Trend
-17%
1992
First Year
2026
Last Year
2001
Peak Year
#2277
Peak Rank
625
Total Count
35
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jager

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

Jager is a Dutch occupational surname meaning "hunter". People with this surname include:Durk Jager (1943–2022), Dutch businessman in the United States Eric Jager, American medievalist and literary critic Evan Jager, American long-distance runner Finne Jager, Dutch trance music DJ and producer Henry Jager (1879–1952), New York assemblyman 1921 Maja Jager, Danish archer Marike Jager, Dutch…

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The Story of Jager

Jager first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1992, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 44 Jagers were born — ranking #2,277 that year. As of 2026, Jager ranks #6,612 for baby boys with 12 births, falling sharply (-17%). In total, more than 625 Jagers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Jager

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jager

What does the name Jager mean?
Jager is a Dutch occupational surname meaning "hunter". People with this surname include:Durk Jager (1943–2022), Dutch businessman in the United States Eric Jager, American medievalist and literary critic Evan Jager, American long-distance runner Finne Jager, Dutch trance music DJ and producer Henry Jager (1879–1952), New York assemblyman 1921 Maja Jager, Danish archer Marike Jager, Dutch…
How popular is Jager in 2026?
In 2026, Jager ranks #6,612 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.
When was Jager most popular?
Jager reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #2,277 that year with 44 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Jager most popular?
Jager has historically been most popular in Minnesota, Michigan, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jager.
Is Jager a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Jager is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Jager?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jager include Celester, Gwin, Carlson. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Jager

Jager is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 625 births in the dataset. Jager's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #2,277. Use the chart and map above to compare Jager'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.