Jaxson Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jaxson is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jaxson?
Jaxson is spelled J-A-X-S-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Jaxson at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Jaxson is a modern variant spelling of Jackson, which means “son of Jack.”
- Origin
- Jaxson is a contemporary variation of the name Jackson, which is derived from the English surname meaning “son of Jack.”
- Pronunciation
- JAKS-uhn · 2 syllables
Jaxson Popularity in 2025
Rank#156
Recorded Births2,365
- Boys usage rose 15 places to #156 and recorded 195 more 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 Jaxson Mean?
Jaxson is a modern variant spelling of Jackson, which means “son of Jack.”
Origin: Jaxson is a contemporary variation of the name Jackson, which is derived from the English surname meaning “son of Jack.”
How Do You Pronounce Jaxson?
PronunciationJAKS-uhn
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Jaxson?
- History
- The use of Jaxson as a given name has increased in recent years as part of a trend toward creative spellings of traditional names.
Jaxson Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 2,365 | #156 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,170 | #171 |
| 2023 | Girls | 7 | #12,197 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,572 | #138 |
| 2022 | Girls | 9 | #10,383 |
| 2022 | Boys | 3,185 | #119 |
| 2021 | Girls | 10 | #9,562 |
| 2021 | Boys | 3,695 | #102 |
| 2020 | Girls | 8 | #11,090 |
| 2020 | Boys | 4,184 | #85 |
| 2019 | Girls | 8 | #11,356 |
| 2019 | Boys | 4,518 | #83 |
| 2018 | Girls | 11 | #9,151 |
| 2018 | Boys | 4,770 | #76 |
| 2017 | Girls | 12 | #8,776 |
| 2017 | Boys | 4,866 | #79 |
| 2016 | Girls | 10 | #10,113 |
| 2016 | Boys | 4,916 | #82 |
| 2015 | Girls | 10 | #10,148 |
| 2015 | Boys | 5,070 | #84 |
| 2014 | Girls | 7 | #13,069 |
| 2014 | Boys | 4,947 | #85 |
| 2013 | Girls | 10 | #10,235 |
| 2013 | Boys | 4,463 | #92 |
When Was Jaxson 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.
2015 · Boys
5,070 recorded births
National rank #84
2014 · Boys
4,947 recorded births
National rank #85
2016 · Boys
4,916 recorded births
National rank #82
2017 · Boys
4,866 recorded births
National rank #79
Where Jaxson 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #74 | 34 |
| RI | #77 | 13 |
| VT | #80 | 6 |
| WV | #82 | 22 |
| NH | #88 | 17 |
| KY | #91 | 55 |
| DE | #101 | 10 |
| OH | #108 | 123 |