Jackson
Jackson is an English surname meaning 'son of Jack,' derived from the medieval diminutive of John. It carries a strong, rugged American heritage with roots in both English patronymic tradition and Southern U.S. history.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 6,385. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 12,408
- 2012: 12,498
- 2013: 12,610
- 2014: 12,242
- 2015: 12,299
- 2016: 11,315
- 2017: 10,469
- 2018: 10,424
- 2019: 10,176
- 2020: 9,138
- 2021: 9,287
- 2022: 8,120
- 2023: 7,334
- 2024: 6,899
- 2025: 6,582
- 2026 (projected): 6,385
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across English-speaking countries
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
- •The nickname 'Jax' offers a modern, edgy alternative
- •Strong surname-as-first-name option that feels both traditional and contemporary
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Famous People
Jackson Pollock
Abstract Expressionist painter
Andrew Jackson
7th U.S. President
Jackson Browne
Singer-songwriter
Michael Jackson
Pop music icon
Statistics
297,220
Total births since 1880
2013
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