Jaxon
How to say it: JAK-sun · /ˈdʒæksən/
Modern phonetic spelling of Jackson; from the English surname meaning 'son of Jack' (a medieval form of John).
Jaxon was the 13th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 3,073 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 | 3,073 |
| 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, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Once rare, Jaxon surged to a high in the 2010s. Remaining close to that peak at #13, it is expected to drift lower in the next few years.
What goes with it
Punchy and crisp with a breathy finish, Jaxon feels strong and modern. Jax is its everyday nickname, while Maddox aligns in style.
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Nicknames
- Jax
Honouring a Jaxon in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jaxon is about 1 in 14.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #889 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #88. Ireland: #177.
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