Jack
boy name#15 in 2025Jack entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #11 in 2021, ranks #15 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1880–2025
#15
rank today
#11
peak (2021)
8,748
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #67 |
| 1890s | #47 |
| 1900s | #28 |
| 1910s | #25 |
| 1920s | #17 |
| 1930s | #19 |
| 1940s | #35 |
| 1950s | #62 |
| 1960s | #103 |
| 1970s | #145 |
| 1980s | #170 |
| 1990s | #114 |
| 2000s | #41 |
| 2010s | #38 |
| 2020s | #15 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jack has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 429,000 people named Jack are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jack alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jack in 2025?
- Jack ranks #15 among US boy names in 2025, with 8,748 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jack most popular?
- Jack peaked in 2021, reaching #11 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jack with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 8 classrooms will have a Jack.
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