Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Jack.
National Rank (2025)
#15
All-Time Peak Rank
#11 (2021)
Total U.S. Births
756,943
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Jack Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Jack
According to SSA data, Jack achieved its highest historical rank of #11 in 2021. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1927 with 12,802 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 2.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Jack scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+2.7% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record12,802Births in 1927
Years in Top 100
114yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:2,684
1890s:4,635
1900s:9,222
1910s:49,526
1920s:115,983
1930s:96,396
1940s:73,919
1950s:62,387
1960s:35,593
1970s:18,562
1980s:15,944
1990s:37,501
2000s:95,512
2010s:85,695
2020s:53,384
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJack
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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