Jax
Shortened from Jackson, Jaxon or fanciful spelling of the surname Jacks.
Every Jax since 1995 — 25,309 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jax
Jax is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #342 in 2025 with 961 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 25,309 American babies have been named Jax. Its peak came in 2015, when 1,903 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Jax stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jax year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,071 | 961 | #342 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,711 | 1,095 | #313 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,810 | 1,161 | #287 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,837 | 1,272 | #271 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,218 | 1,455 | #243 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,719 | 1,424 | #246 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,506 | 1,600 | #237 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,330 | 1,767 | #214 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,012 | 1,725 | #222 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,062 | 1,813 | #215 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,946 | 1,865 | #215 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,805 | 1,855 | #208 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,397 | 1,685 | #222 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,661 | 1,123 | #305 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,710 | 990 | #321 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,065 | 882 | #348 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,063 | 675 | #426 |
| 2008 | — | — | 343 | #693 |
| 2007 | — | — | 262 | #816 |
| 2006 | — | — | 183 | #1,005 |
| 2005 | — | — | 174 | #993 |
| 2004 | — | — | 162 | #1,015 |
| 2003 | — | — | 117 | #1,240 |
| 2002 | — | — | 90 | #1,438 |
| 2001 | — | — | 84 | #1,467 |
| 2000 | — | — | 73 | #1,620 |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #9,470 |
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Famous people named Jax
- Jax Jones Musician · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jax mean?
Shortened from Jackson, Jaxon or fanciful spelling of the surname Jacks.
How popular is the name Jax in 2025?
Jax ranked #342 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 961 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jax?
25,309 babies have been named Jax in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jax most popular?
Jax peaked in 2015, when 1,903 newborns received the name.
Is Jax a boy or girl name?
Jax is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jax rising or falling?
Jax is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jax?
Well-known people named Jax include Jax Jones (musician).