Jaxen
Rare fanciful spelling of Jackson.
Every Jaxen since 1998 — 5,691 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaxen
Jaxen is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,462 in 2025 with 122 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 5,691 American babies have been named Jaxen. Its peak came in 2013, when 563 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 Jaxen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaxen 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 | — | — | 122 | #1,462 |
| 2024 | — | — | 121 | #1,489 |
| 2023 | — | — | 126 | #1,443 |
| 2022 | — | — | 173 | #1,182 |
| 2021 | — | — | 206 | #1,043 |
| 2020 | — | — | 215 | #993 |
| 2019 | — | — | 218 | #980 |
| 2018 | — | — | 294 | #783 |
| 2017 | — | — | 329 | #726 |
| 2016 | — | — | 342 | #715 |
| 2015 | — | — | 395 | #655 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,413 | 498 | #553 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,398 | 554 | #493 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,722 | 452 | #572 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,007 | 419 | #595 |
| 2010 | — | — | 232 | #891 |
| 2009 | — | — | 242 | #871 |
| 2008 | — | — | 130 | #1,331 |
| 2007 | — | — | 130 | #1,319 |
| 2006 | — | — | 103 | #1,484 |
| 2005 | — | — | 70 | #1,847 |
| 2004 | — | — | 74 | #1,724 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,836 | 49 | #2,219 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,567 | 49 | #2,175 |
| 2001 | — | — | 36 | #2,653 |
| 2000 | — | — | 31 | #2,887 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaxen mean?
Rare fanciful spelling of Jackson.
How popular is the name Jaxen in 2025?
Jaxen ranked #1,462 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 122 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaxen?
5,691 babies have been named Jaxen in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaxen most popular?
Jaxen peaked in 2013, when 563 newborns received the name.
Is Jaxen a boy or girl name?
Jaxen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jaxen rising or falling?
Jaxen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.