Unisex · #2,827 in 2026

Jaxyn

Current Rank
#2,827
Peak Rank
#1,546 (2016)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
-41%
👧 Girl peak #4,559 (355 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,546 (1K total)
👦As Boy Name
2004
First Year
2026
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#1546
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
23
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2001
First Year
2026
Last Year
2018
Peak Year
#4559
Peak Rank
355
Total Count
24
Years Active

The Story of Jaxyn

As a girl name

Jaxyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2001, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 30 Jaxyns were born — ranking #4,559 that year. As of 2026, Jaxyn ranks #9,586 for girls with 7 births, falling sharply (-55%). In total, more than 355 Jaxyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Jaxyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2004, with 14 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 107 Jaxyns were born — ranking #1,546 that year. As of 2026, Jaxyn ranks #2,827 for boys with 45 births, falling sharply (-41%). In total, more than 1K Jaxyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Jaxyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jaxyn 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 Jaxyn

What does the name Jaxyn mean?
Jaxyn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Jaxyn in 2026?
In 2026, Jaxyn ranks #2,827 among boys' names in the U.S., with 45 babies given the name that year.
When was Jaxyn most popular?
Jaxyn reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #1,546 that year with 107 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Jaxyn most popular?
Jaxyn has historically been most popular in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jaxyn.
Is Jaxyn a unisex name?
Yes — Jaxyn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 20% of Jaxyns assigned female and 80% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Jaxyn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jaxyn include Curry, Maxon, Tobby. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jaxyn

Jaxyn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Jaxyn's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #1,546. Use the chart and map above to compare Jaxyn'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.