Jackson
5 countries#36 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jackson was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
297,998 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #36 · peaked in 2013 with 12,626 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
12,290 births recorded 1983–2025 · currently #134 · peaked in 2016 with 1,019 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
10,229 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #97 · peaked in 2017 with 876 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,510 births recorded 1983–2025 · currently #129 · peaked in 2015 with 129 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
856 births recorded 1946–2022 · currently #1375 · peaked in 2017 with 35 births
Most common in: La Réunion, Guyane, Paris, Gironde, Isère
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
551 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #159 · peaked in 2016 with 47 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Jackson’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #35 | — |
| 2007 | #33 | ↑2 |
| 2008 | #32 | ↑1 |
| 2009 | #27 | ↑5 |
| 2010 | #25 | ↑2 |
| 2011 | #23 | ↑2 |
| 2012 | #21 | ↑2 |
| 2013 | #16 | ↑5 |
| 2014 | #18 | ↓2 |
| 2015 | #17 | ↑1 |
| 2016 | #17 | — |
| 2017 | #20 | ↓3 |
| 2018 | #17 | ↑3 |
| 2019 | #17 | — |
| 2020 | #17 | — |
| 2021 | #14 | ↑3 |
| 2022 | #23 | ↓9 |
| 2023 | #28 | ↓5 |
| 2024 | #35 | ↓7 |
| 2025 | #36 | ↓1 |
Frequently asked questions about Jackson
Is Jackson a popular name?
Yes — Jackson currently ranks #36 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Jackson more common for boys or girls?
Jackson is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Jackson most popular?
Jackson peaked in 2013 in United States, with 12,626 recorded births that year.
Is Jackson rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Jackson’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #244 in 1880 to #36 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Jackson?
At least 311,144 babies have been recorded with the name Jackson across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Jackson popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jackson appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Jackson?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Jackson include Thomas, David, Gabriel, Wyatt.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Jackson in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.