How popular is the name Jackson in 2025?

Jackson ranks #36 among US boy names in 2025, with 6,582 babies given the name.

When was the name Jackson most popular?

Jackson peaked in 2021, reaching #14 among US boy names.

Jackson will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name#36 in 2025

Jackson entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #14 in 2021, ranks #36 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.

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rank today

#14

peak (2021)

6,582

babies in 2025

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a name gently stepping back from its peak

Over the last decade, Jackson has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.

About 286,000 people named Jackson are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Jackson alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Jackson in 2025?: Jackson ranks #36 among US boy names in 2025, with 6,582 babies given the name.
When was the name Jackson most popular?: Jackson peaked in 2021, reaching #14 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Jackson with classmates?: Jackson will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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