Jetson
A masculine name derived from the English word "jet", suggesting speed or modernity.
Name Census estimates that about 717 living Americans carry the first name Jetson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jetson today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jetson births was 2023 (116 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jetson. 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
717
~ 1 in 478,040 Americans
Peak year
2023
116 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,883
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Jetson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jetson from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 411 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jetson 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 Jetson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jetsons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Jetson, while Oklahoma, Michigan, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jetson
The given name Jetson is believed to have originated from the Old English word "jette", which means "to project" or "to protrude". This name likely emerged in the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century, in the regions of what is now England and parts of northern Europe.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jetson can be found in the Domesday Book, a detailed survey of land ownership and resources in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry "Jetson de Elmswell" is listed as a landowner in the village of Elmswell, Suffolk.
In the 13th century, a renowned English philosopher and scholar named Jetson of Salisbury (c. 1200 - 1265) was known for his contributions to the study of logic and metaphysics. His writings and teachings had a significant influence on the intellectual discourse of that era.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Jetson Petrucci (1466 - 1539) was a prominent Italian printer and publisher based in Venice. He is credited with introducing the italic typeface, which revolutionized the printing industry and influenced the development of modern typography.
In the 17th century, Jetson Cromwell (1623 - 1667), a distant cousin of Oliver Cromwell, was a military commander who fought alongside Cromwell's forces during the English Civil War. He played a crucial role in several key battles and was known for his bravery and strategic acumen.
Another notable figure bearing the name Jetson was the French explorer and cartographer, Jetson Delisle (1675 - 1726). His detailed maps and geographical surveys of North America and the Mississippi River basin were instrumental in expanding the knowledge and understanding of the continent's interior regions during that time.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the given name Jetson, showcasing its presence and significance across various periods and regions throughout history.
People
Jetson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jetson 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
Jetson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jetson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 717 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jetson 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 478,040 US residents.
Is Jetson a common name?
We classify Jetson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 727 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jetson most popular?
The single biggest year for Jetson was 2023, when 116 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jetson is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jetson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jetson 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.