Jaxon
Jaxon is a modern spelling variation of Jackson, which means 'son of Jack.' Jack itself derives from John, meaning 'God is gracious' in Hebrew, making this contemporary name carry a timeless spiritual meaning.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,806. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 4,738
- 2012: 6,316
- 2013: 7,563
- 2014: 7,729
- 2015: 8,082
- 2016: 8,145
- 2017: 7,725
- 2018: 7,774
- 2019: 7,281
- 2020: 6,169
- 2021: 5,750
- 2022: 4,854
- 2023: 3,945
- 2024: 3,630
- 2025: 3,073
- 2026 (projected): 2,806
Good to Know
- •Spelling may need clarification (Jackson vs Jaxon)
- •Very popular in the 2010s-2020s
- •The 'x' spelling gives it a more contemporary, unique feel
- •Easy to pronounce across most languages
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Famous People
Jaxon Bieber
Justin Bieber's younger half-brother and social media personality
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Professional football player (NFL wide receiver)
Jaxon Evans
Professional racing driver from New Zealand
Statistics
113,651
Total births since 1880
2016
Peak year
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