Jackson
Peaked at #14 nationally in 2021, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Jackson has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Jackson — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#2569
in 2004
Current rank
#6008
in 2024
Years tracked
41
1925–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1925, Jackson reached its peak popularity for girls in 2004, ranking #2569 nationally with 65 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #5371 (2014) to #6008 (2024) — a 11% drop.
As of 2024, Jackson ranks #6008 nationally for girls, with 20 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,008 | 20 |
| 2023 | #6,258 | 19 |
| 2022 | #5,705 | 22 |
| 2021 | #6,512 | 18 |
| 2020 | #6,169 | 19 |
| 2019 | #5,087 | 26 |
| 2018 | #4,702 | 29 |
| 2017 | #4,977 | 27 |
Jackson — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#14
in 2021
Current rank
#35
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Jackson reached its peak popularity for boys in 2021, ranking #14 nationally with 9,279 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #18 (2014) to #35 (2024) — a 49% drop.
As of 2024, Jackson ranks #35 nationally for boys, with 6,876 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #35 | 6,876 |
| 2023 | #28 | 7,325 |
| 2022 | #23 | 8,114 |
| 2021 | #14 | 9,279 |
| 2020 | #17 | 9,131 |
| 2019 | #17 | 10,169 |
| 2018 | #17 | 10,423 |
| 2017 | #20 | 10,466 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Jackson most popular?
Jackson was most popular in 2021, when it ranked #14 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jackson becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Jackson?
At least 291,323 babies have been recorded with the name Jackson in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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