Jak
5 countries#2125 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jak was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,126 births recorded 1990–2021 · peaked in 2002 with 169 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,936 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2125 · peaked in 2002 with 159 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
542 births recorded 1994–2025 · currently #4539 · peaked in 2014 with 34 births
Most common in: Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
187 births recorded 1990–2019 · peaked in 2006 with 15 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
70 births recorded 1920–2016 · peaked in 1934 with 7 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2006–2006 · peaked in 2006 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Jak’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #212 | — |
| 2003 | #233 | ↓21 |
| 2004 | #261 | ↓28 |
| 2005 | #316 | ↓55 |
| 2006 | #363 | ↓47 |
| 2007 | #368 | ↓5 |
| 2008 | #444 | ↓76 |
| 2009 | #498 | ↓54 |
| 2010 | #589 | ↓91 |
| 2011 | #602 | ↓13 |
| 2012 | #837 | ↓235 |
| 2013 | #730 | ↑107 |
| 2014 | #781 | ↓51 |
| 2015 | #807 | ↓26 |
| 2016 | #1157 | ↓350 |
| 2017 | #1146 | ↑11 |
| 2018 | #1875 | ↓729 |
| 2019 | #1316 | ↑559 |
| 2020 | #2076 | ↓760 |
| 2021 | #2125 | ↓49 |
Frequently asked questions about Jak
Is Jak a popular name?
Yes — Jak currently ranks #2125 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Jak more common for boys or girls?
Jak is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Jak most popular?
Jak peaked in 2002 in England & Wales, with 159 recorded births that year.
Is Jak rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Jak’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #274 in 1996 to #2125 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Jak?
At least 2,738 babies have been recorded with the name Jak across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Jak popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jak appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Jak?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Jak include Itai, Jakhai.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Jak in England & Wales, 2021 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.