Jaxen
Boy name · #1465 in 2025 · Uniqueness 81/100
Jaxen is currently the #1465 boy name in the United States — 122 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #653, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 14,754 boys born in 2025 was named Jaxen.
Babies named Jaxen per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 27-year story
Jaxen first appears in the Social Security records in 1998, when 15 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2013, when 554 boys were named Jaxen — good for #493 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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Jaxen against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Jaxen in class?
Jaxen scores 81 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Jaxen will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Jaxen is most common
Geography matters for names, and Jaxen is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Jaxens were TX (13), CA (9), FL (7), NY (7), GA (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Jaxen
Statistically, parents drawn to Jaxen tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Rylen, Jaxsen, Jaycen, Jacen, and Jayven.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jaxen | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 122 | #1459 |
| 2024 | 121 | #1487 |
| 2023 | 126 | #1440 |
| 2022 | 173 | #1180 |
| 2021 | 206 | #1043 |
| 2020 | 215 | #992 |
| 2019 | 218 | #978 |
| 2018 | 294 | #782 |
| 2017 | 329 | #726 |
| 2016 | 342 | #714 |
| 2015 | 395 | #653 |
| 2014 | 498 | #552 |
| 2013 | 554 | #493 |
| 2012 | 452 | #570 |
| 2011 | 419 | #595 |
| 2010 | 232 | #891 |
| 2009 | 242 | #867 |
| 2008 | 130 | #1329 |
| 2007 | 130 | #1317 |
| 2006 | 103 | #1479 |
| 2005 | 70 | #1838 |
| 2004 | 74 | #1720 |
| 2003 | 49 | #2206 |
| 2002 | 49 | #2155 |
| 2001 | 36 | #2618 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jaxen a popular boy name?
Jaxen ranked #1465 among boys in 2025 with 122 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #653.
When was the name Jaxen most popular?
Jaxen peaked in 2013, when 554 American boys received the name (ranked #493 that year). Since 2013 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jaxen?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 14,754 newborn American boys was named Jaxen. It scores 81/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
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.