The nameJaxon

Jaxon is a modern spelling of Jackson, "son of Jack". It is popular in the United States and England.

Meaning

Jaxon comes from Jackson, "son of Jack", Jack being a pet form of John.

Origin

English, a modern spelling of a surname.

History

Jaxon has been in the American top 100 since 2010 and reached 39th place in 2018. In England and Wales it reached 46th place in 2018.

Famous people named Jaxon

Popularity of the name Jaxon

Jaxon in the United States

96thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
2016peak year (8,162 births)
110,911babies named Jaxon in the United States since 1880
04,0818,162 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Jaxon was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 69,397 births over the decade, 63% of all recorded babies named Jaxon. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2016. Half of all babies named Jaxon in the United States were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 4,874 births a year on average, against 7,820 in the five years before.

Jaxon in the United Kingdom

87thmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2019peak year (1,569 births)
15,779babies named Jaxon in the United Kingdom since 1997
07851,569 200020052010201520202025
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.

Jaxon was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 8,896 births over the decade, 56% of all recorded babies named Jaxon. Its rise began around 2010, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Jaxon in the United Kingdom were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,037 births a year on average, against 1,457 in the five years before.

Jaxon in Ireland

176thmost popular boys' name in Ireland in 2025
2021peak year (83 births)
609babies named Jaxon in Ireland since 1964
04283 198020002020
Births per year in Ireland. Source: Central Statistics Office, names given at least 3 times a year.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Jaxon

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jaxon mean?

Jaxon comes from Jackson, "son of Jack", Jack being a pet form of John.

What is the origin of the name Jaxon?

English, a modern spelling of a surname.

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

Jaxon is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Jaxon?

In 2024, Jaxon was the 96th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 3,618 births.

What are the variants of the name Jaxon?

Variants and related names of Jaxon include Jackson and John.

What are good sibling names for Jaxon?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Piper, Harper, Scarlett and Zoey for a sister, Easton, Sawyer, Jace and Ryder for a brother.

Who are famous people named Jaxon?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, American football player.