Jaeger
Every Jaeger since 1993 — 844 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaeger
Jaeger is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,452 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 844 American babies have been named Jaeger. Its peak came in 2002, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jaeger stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaeger year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #4,452 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4,486 |
| 2023 | 24 | #4,391 |
| 2022 | 25 | #4,223 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,300 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,605 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,873 |
| 2018 | 29 | #3,743 |
| 2017 | 28 | #3,823 |
| 2016 | 33 | #3,391 |
| 2015 | 31 | #3,549 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,056 |
| 2013 | 29 | #3,613 |
| 2012 | 30 | #3,579 |
| 2011 | 32 | #3,392 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,122 |
| 2009 | 24 | #4,208 |
| 2008 | 26 | #3,976 |
| 2007 | 36 | #3,155 |
| 2006 | 36 | #3,050 |
| 2005 | 29 | #3,412 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,923 |
| 2003 | 30 | #3,148 |
| 2002 | 47 | #2,230 |
| 2001 | 42 | #2,363 |
| 2000 | 26 | #3,246 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,630 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jaeger in 2025?
Jaeger ranked #4,452 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaeger?
844 babies have been named Jaeger in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaeger most popular?
Jaeger peaked in 2002, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Jaeger a boy or girl name?
Jaeger is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jaeger rising or falling?
Jaeger has been roughly stable over the past decade.