Jackson Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jackson is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jackson?
Jackson is spelled J-A-C-K-S-O-N. The name has 7 letters.
Jackson at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Jackson means “son of Jack.”
- Origin
- Jackson is commonly associated with English-origin surnames that became used as given names.
- Pronunciation
- JAK-sun · 2 syllables
Jackson Popularity in 2025
Rank#7,133
Recorded Births15
Rank#36
Recorded Births6,582
- Girls usage fell 1,334 places to #7,133 and recorded 6 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 1 place to #36 and recorded 317 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Jackson Mean?
Jackson means “son of Jack.”
Origin: Jackson is commonly associated with English-origin surnames that became used as given names. It may derive from “Jack” combined with the patronymic suffix “-son.”
How Do You Pronounce Jackson?
PronunciationJAK-sun
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Jackson?
- History
- Jackson has been used historically as a surname before becoming popular as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Jackson Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 15 | #7,133 |
| 2025 | Boys | 6,582 | #36 |
| 2024 | Girls | 21 | #5,799 |
| 2024 | Boys | 6,899 | #35 |
| 2023 | Girls | 19 | #6,169 |
| 2023 | Boys | 7,334 | #28 |
| 2022 | Girls | 22 | #5,638 |
| 2022 | Boys | 8,120 | #23 |
| 2021 | Girls | 18 | #6,414 |
| 2021 | Boys | 9,287 | #14 |
| 2020 | Girls | 19 | #6,083 |
| 2020 | Boys | 9,138 | #17 |
| 2019 | Girls | 26 | #5,041 |
| 2019 | Boys | 10,176 | #17 |
| 2018 | Girls | 29 | #4,662 |
| 2018 | Boys | 10,424 | #17 |
| 2017 | Girls | 27 | #4,922 |
| 2017 | Boys | 10,469 | #20 |
| 2016 | Girls | 26 | #5,130 |
| 2016 | Boys | 11,315 | #17 |
| 2015 | Girls | 24 | #5,458 |
| 2015 | Boys | 12,299 | #17 |
| 2014 | Girls | 25 | #5,310 |
| 2014 | Boys | 12,242 | #18 |
When Was Jackson Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2013 · Boys
12,610 recorded births
National rank #16
2012 · Boys
12,498 recorded births
National rank #21
2011 · Boys
12,408 recorded births
National rank #23
2015 · Boys
12,299 recorded births
National rank #17
Where Jackson Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #15 | 52 |
| AL | #16 | 136 |
| MI | #17 | 231 |
| NH | #17 | 46 |
| AR | #19 | 79 |
| WY | #20 | 13 |
| VT | #21 | 14 |
| TN | #22 | 208 |