Jaxxson
A masculine name meaning "son of Jack or John".
Name Census estimates that about 244 living Americans carry the first name Jaxxson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaxxson today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaxxson births was 2020 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaxxson. 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
244
~ 1 in 1,404,731 Americans
Peak year
2020
23 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,943
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Jaxxson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaxxson from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 147 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jaxxson remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaxxson 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 Jaxxson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaxxsons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaxxson
The given name Jaxxson is a modern invention that does not have a long or storied history. It appears to be a variant spelling of the more traditional English name Jackson, which originated as a surname derived from the personal name Jack, itself a diminutive form of the name John. John traces its roots back to the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious."
Jackson as a surname first emerged in England during the Middle Ages, with some of the earliest recorded examples dating back to the 13th century. The surname was typically given to someone who was the son of Jack or John, following the naming convention of adding "-son" to the father's name.
Over time, Jackson gained popularity as a given name in its own right, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. The variant spelling Jaxxson, however, is a more recent development, likely emerging in the late 20th or early 21st century as part of a trend towards unique and creative spellings of traditional names.
While there are no particularly famous historical figures specifically named Jaxxson due to its modern origins, there have been several notable individuals throughout history who bore the more conventional spelling of Jackson as their first name.
One of the earliest recorded examples is Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), the 7th President of the United States, who served from 1829 to 1837. Another notable figure is Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (1824-1863), a Confederate general during the American Civil War, renowned for his military leadership and tactics.
In the realm of literature, we have Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (1824-1863), a celebrated American author and short story writer, best known for works like "The Lottery" and "The Haunting of Hill House." In the world of music, there is Michael Joseph Jackson (1958-2009), the legendary "King of Pop" whose iconic albums and performances left an indelible mark on popular culture.
Finally, in the field of sports, we have Bo Jackson (born 1962), a former professional baseball and football player who excelled in both sports, earning him the nickname "The Greatest Athlete of All Time."
While the name Jaxxson may be a modern creation, it pays homage to a long tradition of English names rooted in history and cultural significance, even if its particular spelling is a departure from convention.
People
Jaxxson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaxxson 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
Jaxxson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaxxson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 244 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaxxson 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 1,404,731 US residents.
Is Jaxxson a common name?
We classify Jaxxson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 246 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaxxson most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaxxson was 2020, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaxxson is about 8 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 Jaxxson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaxxson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaxxson 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 Jaxxson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaxxson 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 Jaxxson 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 many people share the name Jaxxson?
You can see how many people share the name Jaxxson on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.