Jackson

Boys

Best rank #24 (2013) · ranked in 18 years

Jackson climbed onto the charts in 2008 and stayed listed for 18 years, topping out at #24 in 2013.

It eased from #45 in 2008 to #57 in 2025.

The latest tally (2025) puts Jackson at #57.

12,626 newborns received the name Jackson in 2013, its peak year.

Jackson was most popular around 2013, making it characteristic of the 2010s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820172025
  1. 2025576,597
  2. 2024546,920
  3. 2023437,353
  4. 2022368,142
  5. 2021249,305
  6. 2020279,157
  7. 20192710,202
  8. 20182610,453
  9. 20173010,496
  10. 20162611,341
  11. 20152412,323
  12. 20142512,267
  13. 20132412,626
  14. 20122912,520
  15. 20113212,436
  16. 20103311,846
  17. 20093412,144
  18. 20084511,669

Similar names

Names similar to Jackson include Jacob, Joshua, Jayden, which share a starting letter or overlapping popularity. Compare their rank trajectories below.

Frequently asked questions

Is Jackson a popular name?
Jackson reached a best rank of #24 in 2013 and has charted in 18 years.
Where does Jackson rank now?
In the most recent data (2025), Jackson ranks #57.
Is Jackson a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Jackson most popular?
Jackson peaked around 2013.

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