What does the name Jackson mean?

Jackson means son of Jack. Surname turned first name.

Where does the name Jackson come from?

Jackson is a boy name of English origin.

Is Jackson a boy or a girl name?

Jackson is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 0% of children given the name Jackson are girls and 100% are boys.

How popular is the name Jackson in 2023?

Jackson ranks #6267 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2013 with 12,626 babies.

How do you pronounce Jackson?

Jackson is pronounced JAK-son (2 syllables).

What are common spellings of Jackson?

Jackson is also written as Jaxon, Jaxson.

A name from English · Boy

Jackson

Son of Jack. Surname turned first name.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

283,739 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

7,353 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

JSon of Jack. Surname turned first name.

Variants & spellings

2 ways to spell "Jackson".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Jaxon Most common Jaxson

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Jackson.

J
Jackson Pollock (artist)

Quick answers

People often ask about Jackson.

What does the name Jackson mean?: Jackson means son of Jack. Surname turned first name.
Where does the name Jackson come from?: Jackson is a boy name of English origin.
Is Jackson a boy or a girl name?: Jackson is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 0% of children given the name Jackson are girls and 100% are boys.
How popular is the name Jackson in 2023?: Jackson ranks #6267 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2013 with 12,626 babies.
How do you pronounce Jackson?: Jackson is pronounced JAK-son (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Jackson?: Jackson is also written as Jaxon, Jaxson.

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