Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Jackson.
National Rank (2025)
#36
All-Time Peak Rank
#14 (2021)
Total U.S. Births
297,220
Unisex Distribution99.7% Boy / 0.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Jackson Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Jackson
According to SSA data, Jackson achieved its highest historical rank of #14 in 2021. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2013 with 12,610 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 46.5%. 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 Jackson scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-46.5% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record12,610Births in 2013
Years in Top 100
28yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:371
1890s:311
1900s:404
1910s:1,453
1920s:2,327
1930s:1,713
1940s:1,791
1950s:1,347
1960s:992
1970s:1,580
1980s:3,224
1990s:23,595
2000s:94,488
2010s:116,264
2020s:47,360
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJac-kson
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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