Jackson
How to say it: JAK-sun · /ˈdʒæksən/
English surname meaning 'son of Jack', itself a pet form of John ('God is gracious').
Jackson was the 13th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 6,582 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 52% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #49 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #13 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 6,582 |
| Share of births | 1 in 326 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −52% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #49 |
| In France, 2025 | #889 among boys’ names, 25 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A high point came in the 2010s for Jackson. It holds close to that mark but is likely to ease downward.
What goes with it
Snappy at the start with a crisp and breathy close, it projects strength. Jack is the ready short form and Mason fits a similar taste.
Middle names that flow with Jackson →
Nicknames
- Jack
- Jax
Honouring a Jackson in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jackson is about 1 in 14.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #889 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #139. Ireland: #202.
Famous people named Jackson
- Jackson Pollock (1912–1956)American painter
- Jackson Browne (born 1948)American singer-songwriter
- Jackson Martínez (born 1986)Colombian footballer
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