Jaxson
How to say it: JAK-sun · /ˈdʒæksən/
Phonetic variant of Jackson; Old English surname meaning 'son of Jack', where Jack derives from John (Hebrew: 'God is gracious').
Jaxson was the 166th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,365 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 54% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #281 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #166 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,365 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,362 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −54% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #281 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Arriving almost entirely within recent decades, Jaxson rose fast to a high in the 2010s. Still near that high, it looks set to ease downward.
What goes with it
Sharp consonants and a breathy finish give Jaxson a strong edge. Greyson shares its modern punch, while Jax works as a short form.
Middle names that flow with Jaxson →
Nicknames
- Jax
- Jack
Honouring a Jaxson in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jaxson is about 1 in 57.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
England and Wales: #220. Ireland: #484.
Famous people named Jaxson
- Jaxson Hayes (born 2000)American basketball player
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