Jackson: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced JAK-suhn · 2 syllables
Jackson means “son of Jack”, from English.
From Jack + -son.
- Meaning
- son of Jack
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- JAK-suhn
- US rank (2025)
- #36
- US babies a year
- about 7,677 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Jackson?
Jackson was the #36 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,597 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 38% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #36 |
| England & Wales | #90 |
| Scotland | #80 |
| Northern Ireland | #111 |
| Ireland | #199 |
| Canada | #24 |
| Australia | #66 |
How old are people named Jackson?
Half of US adults named Jackson are older than 23; most are between 18 and 42. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Jackson
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Jackson have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Jackson
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Jackson
What does the name Jackson mean?
Jackson means “son of Jack”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Jackson?
Jackson is pronounced JAK-suhn.
How popular is the name Jackson?
Jackson was the #36 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,597 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 38% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Jackson?
Half of US adults named Jackson are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 42.