Jaxson
Jaxson is a modern spelling variation of Jackson, which means 'son of Jack.' The name Jack itself derives from John, meaning 'God is gracious,' giving Jaxson deep roots despite its contemporary styling.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,367. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,959
- 2012: 3,669
- 2013: 4,463
- 2014: 4,947
- 2015: 5,070
- 2016: 4,916
- 2017: 4,866
- 2018: 4,770
- 2019: 4,518
- 2020: 4,184
- 2021: 3,695
- 2022: 3,185
- 2023: 2,572
- 2024: 2,170
- 2025: 2,365
- 2026 (projected): 2,367
Good to Know
- •Alternative spelling to the traditional Jackson with an 'x' for modern appeal
- •May need to spell out the name frequently due to multiple spelling variations
- •Nickname Jax is popular and works well on its own
- •Fits well with both traditional and contemporary middle names
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Famous People
Jaxson Ryker
Professional wrestler
Jaxson Barham
Actor and model
Jaxson Hayes
NBA basketball player
Statistics
68,535
Total births since 1880
2015
Peak year
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