Jaxx
How to say it: JAKS · /ˈdʒæks/
Stylized spelling of Jax, a modern short form of Jackson meaning 'son of Jack'.
Jaxx was the 303rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 195 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 43% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #410 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 | #303 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 195 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,867 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −43% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #410 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Brand new in historical terms, Jaxx draws almost all its use from the last forty years. The 2020s are its peak moment, with a gentle fall foreseen.
What goes with it
One sharp burst pronounced JAKS, crisp with a breathy finish and a strong punch. Jett fits alongside.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jaxx is about 1 in 120.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
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