The nameJaxson
Jaxson is a modern spelling of Jackson, "son of Jack". It was in the American top 100 from 2013 to 2020.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Jaxson comes from Jackson, "son of Jack", Jack being a pet form of John.
Origin
English, a modern spelling.
History
Jaxson reached 76th place in the United States in 2018. The spellings Jackson, Jaxon and Jaxson have all been given in large numbers since the 2000s.
Famous people named Jaxson
- Jaxson Hayes, basketball player
- Jaxson Dart, American football player
Popularity of the name Jaxson
Jaxson in the United States
Jaxson was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 42,476 births over the decade, 64% of all recorded babies named Jaxson. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Jaxson in the United States 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: 3,164 births a year on average, against 4,837 in the five years before.
Jaxson in the United Kingdom
Jaxson was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 2,926 births over the decade, 55% of all recorded babies named Jaxson. Its rise began around 2010, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Jaxson 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: 364 births a year on average, against 497 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Jaxson
Names from the same generation as Jaxson, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaxson mean?
Jaxson comes from Jackson, "son of Jack", Jack being a pet form of John.
What is the origin of the name Jaxson?
English, a modern spelling.
Is Jaxson a girl's or a boy's name?
Jaxson is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Jaxson?
In 2024, Jaxson was the 171st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 2,159 births.
What are the variants of the name Jaxson?
Variants and related names of Jaxson include Jackson and John.
What are good sibling names for Jaxson?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Piper, Harper, Brielle and Norah for a sister, Easton, Sawyer, Jace and Ryder for a brother.
Who are famous people named Jaxson?
Jaxson Hayes, basketball player; Jaxson Dart, American football player.