Jaxsyn
Son of Jack, a diminutive or altered spelling of the name Jackson.
Name Census estimates that about 1,111 living Americans carry the first name Jaxsyn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 86.0% of registrations being male. The average person named Jaxsyn today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaxsyn births was 2015 (91 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaxsyn. 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.
Key insights
- • Jaxsyn is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 10 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 308,510 Americans
Peak year
2015
91 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,175
Tracked since 2003
Gender
Gender distribution for Jaxsyn
Jaxsyn leans heavily male at 86.0% of total registrations, but 157 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Jaxsyn as a male name
- Ranked #3,175 in 2024
- 38 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (77 births)
Jaxsyn as a female name
- Ranked #14,170 in 2024
- 6 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2017 (18 births)
Popularity
Jaxsyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaxsyn 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 730 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jaxsyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaxsyn 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 Jaxsyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaxsyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, New York recorded the most babies named Jaxsyn, while Tennessee, North Carolina, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaxsyn
The name Jaxsyn is a modern variant of the traditional name Jackson, which has its origins in the English language. Jackson itself is derived from the surname "Jack's son," a patronymic meaning "son of Jack," with Jack being a diminutive form of the name John.
The name John has roots in the Hebrew name Yohanan, which means "Yahweh is gracious." It gained popularity in the Christian tradition due to its association with John the Baptist and John the Apostle, both prominent figures in the New Testament.
While the name Jackson has been in use for centuries, the spelling variation Jaxsyn is a relatively recent development. It likely emerged as a creative spelling choice, reflecting a trend toward unique and individualized names.
Historical records do not reveal any significant individuals bearing the exact spelling Jaxsyn until modern times. However, the name Jackson has been held by several notable figures throughout history, including:
1. Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), the seventh President of the United States, known for his military leadership and his pivotal role in the expansion of American democracy.
2. Michael Jackson (1958-2009), the legendary American singer, songwriter, and dancer, often referred to as the "King of Pop."
3. Mahalia Jackson (1911-1972), an influential African American gospel singer and civil rights activist, known for her powerful vocals and her contributions to the civil rights movement.
4. Jesse Jackson (born 1941), an American civil rights activist, Baptist minister, and politician who was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988.
5. Samuel L. Jackson (born 1948), an acclaimed American actor and film producer, known for his roles in numerous critically acclaimed movies, including Pulp Fiction, A Time to Kill, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe films.
While the name Jaxsyn is a modern variant, it carries the essence of the traditional name Jackson, with its roots in the English language and its connection to the biblical name John. As a unique spelling, it represents the creativity and individuality that parents often seek in naming their children.
People
Jaxsyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaxsyn 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
Jaxsyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaxsyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,111 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaxsyn 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 308,510 US residents.
Is Jaxsyn a common name?
We classify Jaxsyn as "Rare". It ranks above 90.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,119 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaxsyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaxsyn was 2015, when 91 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaxsyn is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jaxsyn a male name?
Yes, 86.0% of people registered as Jaxsyn 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.
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.