Jack

Boys

Best rank #21 (2021) · ranked in 18 years

Jack has appeared in the popularity rankings across 18 of the tracked years since 2008.

It climbed from #55 in 2008 to #23 in 2025.

In the most recent data (2025) it ranks #23.

In 2021, 9,583 babies were given the name Jack.

Jack was most popular around 2021, making it characteristic of the 2020s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820172025
  1. 2025238,754
  2. 2024248,480
  3. 2023248,728
  4. 2022258,944
  5. 2021219,583
  6. 2020318,959
  7. 2019309,418
  8. 2018418,902
  9. 2017508,486
  10. 2016568,441
  11. 2015578,520
  12. 2014568,762
  13. 2013578,584
  14. 2012657,951
  15. 2011658,190
  16. 2010628,527
  17. 2009609,043
  18. 2008559,912

Similar names

Jacob, Joshua, Jayden stand out as close matches to Jack, tracking a similar sound or popularity window. See how their rankings compare below.

Frequently asked questions

Is Jack a popular name?
Jack reached a best rank of #21 in 2021 and has charted in 18 years.
Where does Jack rank now?
In the most recent data (2025), Jack ranks #23.
Is Jack a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Jack most popular?
Jack peaked around 2021.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)