The nameJackson

Jackson is an English surname meaning "son of Jack", used as a boy's name. It is very popular in the United States.

Boy's name
English and Scottish

Meaning

Jackson means "son of Jack", Jack being a pet form of John.

Origin

English and Scottish, from a patronymic surname.

History

Andrew Jackson, seventh president of the United States, made the surname famous. As a first name it has been in the American top 100 since 1998 and reached 14th place in 2021.

Did you know?

Jackson Pollock painted by dripping and pouring paint onto canvases laid on the floor.

Famous people named Jackson

Jackson Pollock, painter
Jackson Browne, singer
Jackson Rathbone, actor

Popularity of the name Jackson

Jackson in the United States

35thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024

2013peak year (12,625 births)

291,323babies named Jackson in the United States since 1880

Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Jackson was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 116,484 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Jackson. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Jackson in the United States were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 8,165 births a year on average, against 10,959 in the five years before.

Jackson in the United Kingdom

136thmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025

2016peak year (1,019 births)

14,019babies named Jackson in the United Kingdom since 1997

Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Jackson was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 7,989 births over the decade, 57% of all recorded babies named Jackson. Half of all babies named Jackson in the United Kingdom were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 562 births a year on average, against 889 in the five years before.

Jackson in Ireland

202ndmost popular boys' name in Ireland in 2025

2017peak year (74 births)

607babies named Jackson in Ireland since 1964

Births per year in Ireland. Source: Central Statistics Office, names given at least 3 times a year.

Jackson in France

1318thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures

2020peak year (35 births)

935babies named Jackson in France since 1900

Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Jackson

Names from the same generation as Jackson, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

For a sister

For a brother

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jackson mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack", Jack being a pet form of John.

What is the origin of the name Jackson?

English and Scottish, from a patronymic surname.

Is Jackson a girl's or a boy's name?

Jackson is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Jackson?

In 2024, Jackson was the 35th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 6,876 births.

What are the variants of the name Jackson?

Variants and related names of Jackson include Jax, Jaxon, Jaxson and John.

What are good sibling names for Jackson?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lillian, Lily, Autumn and Audrey for a sister, Mason, Wyatt, Carter and Parker for a brother.

Who are famous people named Jackson?

Jackson Pollock, painter; Jackson Browne, singer; Jackson Rathbone, actor.