How popular is the name Jax in 2025?

Jax ranks #342 among US boy names in 2025, with 961 babies given the name.

When was the name Jax most popular?

Jax peaked in 2014, reaching #208 among US boy names.

Jax will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name#342 in 2025

Jax entered the US charts in 1995, peaked at #208 in 2014, ranks #342 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.

#342

rank today

#208

peak (2014)

961

babies in 2025

falling

a name gently stepping back from its peak

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

About 25,000 people named Jax are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Jax is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Jax in 2025?: Jax ranks #342 among US boy names in 2025, with 961 babies given the name.
When was the name Jax most popular?: Jax peaked in 2014, reaching #208 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Jax with classmates?: Jax will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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