Jackson
Boy name · #36 in 2025 · Uniqueness 46/100
Jackson is currently the #36 boy name in the United States — 6,582 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #17, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 273 boys born in 2025 was named Jackson.
The 145-year story
Jackson first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 46 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2013, when 12,610 boys were named Jackson — good for #16 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Jackson per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Jackson in class?
Jackson scores 46 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Jackson is most common
Geography matters for names, and Jackson is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Jacksons were CA (536), TX (512), FL (379), PA (302), NY (297). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Jackson
Statistically, parents drawn to Jackson tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Mason, Grayson, Carson, Julian, and Jaxson.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jackson | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6,582 | #36 |
| 2024 | 6,899 | #35 |
| 2023 | 7,334 | #28 |
| 2022 | 8,120 | #23 |
| 2021 | 9,287 | #14 |
| 2020 | 9,138 | #17 |
| 2019 | 10,176 | #17 |
| 2018 | 10,424 | #17 |
| 2017 | 10,469 | #20 |
| 2016 | 11,315 | #17 |
| 2015 | 12,299 | #17 |
| 2014 | 12,242 | #18 |
| 2013 | 12,610 | #16 |
| 2012 | 12,498 | #21 |
| 2011 | 12,408 | #23 |
| 2010 | 11,823 | #25 |
| 2009 | 12,123 | #27 |
| 2008 | 11,641 | #32 |
| 2007 | 11,666 | #33 |
| 2006 | 10,896 | #35 |
| 2005 | 9,580 | #44 |
| 2004 | 8,977 | #48 |
| 2003 | 8,713 | #52 |
| 2002 | 8,153 | #50 |
| 2001 | 6,836 | #60 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jackson a popular boy name?
Jackson ranked #36 among boys in 2025 with 6,582 babies given the name — firmly in the top 100, so yes, it’s a popular choice. Ten years earlier it ranked #17.
When was the name Jackson most popular?
Jackson peaked in 2013, when 12,610 American boys received the name (ranked #16 that year). Since 2013 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jackson?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 273 newborn American boys was named Jackson. It scores 46/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.