Boy · #5,477 in 2026

Jakson

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

Current Rank

#5,477

Peak Rank

#2,260 (2011)

Total Babies

919

5-Yr Trend

-36%

1990

First Year

2026

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#2260

Peak Rank

919

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jakson

Jakson first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1990, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 57 Jaksons were born — ranking #2,260 that year. As of 2026, Jakson ranks #5,477 for baby boys with 17 births, falling sharply (-36%). In total, more than 919 Jaksons 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 Jakson

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jakson

What does the name Jakson mean?

Jakson is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1990. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jakson in 2026?

In 2026, Jakson ranks #5,477 among boys' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.

When was Jakson most popular?

Jakson reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #2,260 that year with 57 babies given the name.

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

Jakson has historically been most popular in Iowa, Utah, Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jakson.

Is Jakson a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jakson?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jakson include Estelle, Hawley, Gardiner. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jakson

Jakson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 919 births in the dataset. Jakson's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #2,260. Use the chart and map above to compare Jakson'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.