Jack
5 countries#15 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jack was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
759,677 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #15 · peaked in 1927 with 12,884 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Ohio, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
210,793 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #6 · peaked in 1996 with 11,454 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
182,643 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #13 · peaked in 1996 with 10,779 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
20,157 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #13 · peaked in 1999 with 883 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
14,313 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #663 · peaked in 1946 with 528 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Maritime, Yvelines, Maine-et-Loire, Aube
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
7,993 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #2 · peaked in 2001 with 384 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Jack’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #36 | — |
| 2007 | #38 | ↓2 |
| 2008 | #39 | ↓1 |
| 2009 | #42 | ↓3 |
| 2010 | #45 | ↓3 |
| 2011 | #45 | — |
| 2012 | #46 | ↓1 |
| 2013 | #40 | ↑6 |
| 2014 | #41 | ↓1 |
| 2015 | #40 | ↑1 |
| 2016 | #38 | ↑2 |
| 2017 | #36 | ↑2 |
| 2018 | #28 | ↑8 |
| 2019 | #19 | ↑9 |
| 2020 | #21 | ↓2 |
| 2021 | #11 | ↑10 |
| 2022 | #15 | ↓4 |
| 2023 | #14 | ↑1 |
| 2024 | #15 | ↓1 |
| 2025 | #15 | — |
Frequently asked questions about Jack
Is Jack a popular name?
Yes — Jack currently ranks #15 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Jack more common for boys or girls?
Jack is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Jack most popular?
Jack peaked in 1927 in United States, with 12,884 recorded births that year.
Is Jack rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Jack’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #77 in 1880 to #15 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Jack?
At least 984,783 babies have been recorded with the name Jack across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Jack popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jack appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Jack?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Jack include Elias, Luca, Sebastian, Hudson.
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