Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Jax.
National Rank (2025)
#342
All-Time Peak Rank
#208 (2014)
Total U.S. Births
25,085
Unisex Distribution99.1% Boy / 0.9% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Jax Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Jax
According to SSA data, Jax achieved its highest historical rank of #208 in 2014. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2015 with 1,865 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 48.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 31 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Jax scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-48.5% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,865Births in 2015
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
31Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:0
1980s:0
1990s:249
2000s:2,163
2010s:15,305
2020s:7,368
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJax
Letter Count3 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 0.2% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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