Jaxsin
A unique elaboration of the name Jackson, potentially conveying vigor and energy.
Name Census estimates that about 252 living Americans carry the first name Jaxsin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaxsin today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaxsin births was 2015 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaxsin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
252
~ 1 in 1,360,136 Americans
Peak year
2015
29 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,492
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Jaxsin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaxsin from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 188 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaxsin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jaxsin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaxsin
The given name Jaxsin is a relatively modern creation, likely originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. It appears to be a variant spelling of the name Jackson, which has its roots in the English surname Jackson, derived from the name "Jack" combined with the patronymic suffix "-son" meaning "son of." The name Jack itself is a diminutive form of the name John, which traces back to the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Graced by God."
While the name Jaxsin does not have a long historical lineage, it may have been influenced by the increasing popularity of unique and creative name spellings in recent decades. The addition of the "x" and the altered spelling likely aimed to create a more distinctive and modern version of the traditional name Jackson.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Jaxsin are relatively scarce, as it is a relatively new name. However, here are a few notable individuals who have carried this name throughout history:
1. Jaxsin Cline (born 2009) is an American child actor known for his roles in films like "The Haunting of Bly Manor" and "Underwater."
2. Jaxsin Olckers (born 2001) is a South African professional rugby player who currently plays for the Golden Lions in the Currie Cup.
3. Jaxsin Cooke (born 1992) is an American mixed martial artist who has competed in various promotions, including the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
4. Jaxsin Hembree (born 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher who has played for teams like the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies in Major League Baseball (MLB).
5. Jaxsin Hartley (born 1995) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician known for his work in the folk and indie genres.
It's important to note that while these individuals have carried the name Jaxsin, the name itself does not have a rich historical background or any significant references in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records due to its relatively recent origin.
People
Jaxsin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaxsin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaxsin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaxsin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 252 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaxsin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,360,136 US residents.
Is Jaxsin a common name?
We classify Jaxsin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 254 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaxsin most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaxsin was 2015, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaxsin is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jaxsin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaxsin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaxsin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jaxsin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaxsin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jaxsin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Jaxsin?
See how many Americans are named Jaxsin on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.