gender neutral
Jackson
son of Jack
About Jackson
Popularity hasn't diminished this name's considerable appeal. Jackson succeeds because it delivers everything parents want—strength, familiarity, versatility, and timeless appeal—without compromise. The name's construction provides built-in flexibility with "Jack" offering a casual alternative that's equally strong. Jackson possesses an all-American quality while remaining internationally accessible. There's a rugged handsomeness here, suggesting capability and reliability alongside charm. The name suits athletes and scholars, artists and engineers—its versatility knows few bounds. Jackson's widespread use speaks to its effectiveness rather than any deficiency; sometimes choices become common precisely because they work so well. Parents selecting Jackson demonstrate practical wisdom, choosing proven success over risky experimentation. The name projects confidence without arrogance, friendliness without weakness. Jackson represents the reliable choice, the safe bet that's genuinely excellent rather than merely adequate. It's a name that serves its bearer well from playground through boardroom.
Popularity of the Name Jackson
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #247 | ||||
| 1881 | #309 | ||||
| 1882 | #240 | ||||
| 1883 | #283 | ||||
| 1884 | #303 | ||||
| 1885 | #314 | ||||
| 1886 | #260 | ||||
| 1887 | #301 | ||||
| 1888 | #299 | ||||
| 1889 | #255 | ||||
| 1890 | #354 | ||||
| 1891 | #299 | ||||
| 1892 | #333 | ||||
| 1893 | #337 | ||||
| 1894 | #312 | ||||
| 1895 | #327 | ||||
| 1896 | #333 | ||||
| 1897 | #280 | ||||
| 1898 | #387 | ||||
| 1899 | #319 | ||||
| 1900 | #266 | ||||
| 1901 | #388 | ||||
| 1902 | #305 | ||||
| 1903 | #324 | ||||
| 1904 | #275 | ||||
| 1905 | #342 | ||||
| 1906 | #370 | ||||
| 1907 | #299 | ||||
| 1908 | #377 | ||||
| 1909 | #402 | ||||
| 1910 | #360 | ||||
| 1911 | #430 | ||||
| 1912 | #405 | ||||
| 1913 | #418 | ||||
| 1914 | #390 | ||||
| 1915 | #406 | ||||
| 1916 | #421 | ||||
| 1917 | #392 | ||||
| 1918 | #402 | ||||
| 1919 | #378 | ||||
| 1920 | #389 | ||||
| 1921 | #385 | ||||
| 1922 | #403 | ||||
| 1923 | #363 | ||||
| 1924 | #405 | ||||
| 1925 | #379 | ||||
| 1926 | #386 | ||||
| 1927 | #430 | ||||
| 1928 | #373 | ||||
| 1929 | #414 | ||||
| 1930 | #390 | ||||
| 1931 | #411 | ||||
| 1932 | #434 | ||||
| 1933 | #445 | ||||
| 1934 | #424 | ||||
| 1935 | #433 | ||||
| 1936 | #432 | ||||
| 1937 | #443 | ||||
| 1938 | #464 | ||||
| 1939 | #452 | ||||
| 1940 | #450 | ||||
| 1941 | #438 | ||||
| 1942 | #443 | ||||
| 1943 | #437 | ||||
| 1944 | #457 | ||||
| 1945 | #458 | ||||
| 1946 | #480 | ||||
| 1947 | #493 | ||||
| 1948 | #495 | ||||
| 1949 | #530 | ||||
| 1950 | #523 | ||||
| 1951 | #537 | ||||
| 1952 | #550 | ||||
| 1953 | #624 | ||||
| 1954 | #671 | ||||
| 1955 | #652 | ||||
| 1956 | #685 | ||||
| 1957 | #668 | ||||
| 1958 | #685 | ||||
| 1959 | #710 | ||||
| 1960 | #728 | ||||
| 1961 | #800 | ||||
| 1962 | #746 | ||||
| 1963 | #742 | ||||
| 1964 | #762 | ||||
| 1965 | #732 | ||||
| 1966 | #807 | ||||
| 1967 | #760 | ||||
| 1968 | #718 | ||||
| 1969 | #834 | ||||
| 1970 | #792 | ||||
| 1971 | #785 | ||||
| 1972 | #758 | ||||
| 1973 | #695 | ||||
| 1974 | #721 | #312 | |||
| 1975 | #694 | ||||
| 1976 | #613 | #303 | |||
| 1977 | #597 | ||||
| 1978 | #582 | ||||
| 1979 | #523 | ||||
| 1980 | #504 | #230 | |||
| 1981 | #482 | #271 | |||
| 1982 | #510 | #240 | |||
| 1983 | #510 | #231 | |||
| 1984 | #520 | #285 | |||
| 1985 | #510 | #209 | |||
| 1986 | #510 | #194 | |||
| 1987 | #479 | #163 | |||
| 1988 | #458 | #154 | |||
| 1989 | #421 | #177 | |||
| 1990 | #317 | #152 | |||
| 1991 | #241 | #136 | #255 | ||
| 1992 | #223 | #109 | #245 | ||
| 1993 | #198 | #92 | #203 | ||
| 1994 | #166 | #72 | #220 | ||
| 1995 | #161 | #65 | #182 | ||
| 1996 | #136 | #56 | #152 | ||
| 1997 | #124 | #320 | #72 | #155 | |
| 1998 | #100 | #298 | #70 | #132 | |
| 1999 | #83 | #239 | #43 | #95 | |
| 2000 | #72 | #292 | #34 | #91 | |
| 2001 | #60 | #230 | #26 | #76 | |
| 2002 | #50 | #218 | #30 | #69 | |
| 2003 | #52 | #226 | #40 | #74 | |
| 2004 | #48 | #228 | #37 | #76 | |
| 2005 | #44 | #229 | #44 | #581 | #76 |
| 2006 | #35 | #186 | #41 | #538 | #59 |
| 2007 | #33 | #190 | #44 | #498 | #53 |
| 2008 | #32 | #186 | #40 | #638 | #42 |
| 2009 | #27 | #185 | #37 | #782 | #39 |
| 2010 | #25 | #135 | #43 | #329 | #41 |
| 2011 | #23 | #104 | #34 | #317 | #31 |
| 2012 | #21 | #111 | #27 | #389 | #29 |
| 2013 | #16 | #103 | #26 | #233 | #22 |
| 2014 | #18 | #101 | #21 | #232 | #23 |
| 2015 | #17 | #80 | #23 | #134 | #20 |
| 2016 | #17 | #75 | #24 | #128 | #21 |
| 2017 | #20 | #73 | #28 | #99 | #20 |
| 2018 | #17 | #80 | #27 | #128 | #23 |
| 2019 | #17 | #90 | #26 | #123 | #18 |
| 2020 | #17 | #87 | #44 | #105 | #18 |
| 2021 | #14 | #94 | #40 | #155 | #16 |
| 2022 | #23 | #92 | #47 | #163 | #18 |
| 2023 | #28 | #111 | #41 | #120 | #22 |
| 2024 | #35 | #130 | #62 | #200 | #24 |
| 2025 | #36 | #137 | #59 | #202 | #31 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jackson
Names Similar to Jackson
Nicknames for Jackson
- Jack
- Jax
- Jackie
Famous People Named Jackson
| Jackson Pollock | American painter |
| Jackson Rathbone | American actor |
| Jackson Browne | American singer-songwriter |
| Jackson Martinez | Colombian footballer |
| Jackson Wang | Chinese singer and dancer |
| Jackson Hurst | American actor |
| Jackson Galaxy | American cat behaviorist |
| Jackson Brundage | American child actor |
| Jackson Nicoll | American actor |
Characters Named Jackson
| Jackson "Jax" Teller | Sons of Anarchy |
| Jackson Avery | Grey's Anatomy |
| Jackson "Jack" Pearson | This Is Us |
| Jackson Overland Frost | Rise of the Guardians |
| Jackson Healy | The Nice Guys |
| Jackson "Jack" Sparrow | Pirates of the Caribbean |
| Jackson Lamb | Slough House series |
| Jackson Rippner | Red Eye |
| Jackson Oz | Zoo |
| Jackson Curtis | 2012 |
| Jackson Brodie | Case Histories |
| Jackson "Jax" Novoa | Every Witch Way |
| Jackson "Jax" Marucci | Step Up - All In |
| Jackson "Jax" Briggs | Jax and Daxter series |
| Jackson Storm | Fortnite |
| Jackson "Jax" Pavan | Star Wars - The Force Unleashed |
| Jackson Whittemore | Supernatural |