Jackson
Jackson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Jack (which ultimately derives from John, meaning 'God is gracious').
Origin and history
Jackson originated as an English surname meaning 'son of Jack'. It transitioned into a highly popular given name in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Today, it remains a top choice for boys across the country.
Popularity in the United States
297,220 babies in the United States have been named Jackson since 1880. It ranks #123 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #25.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.1 %)
- TX (7.5 %)
- FL (4.6 %)
- NC (4.3 %)
- GA (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 371 |
| 1890-1900 | 311 |
| 1900-1910 | 404 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,453 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,327 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,713 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,791 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,347 |
| 1960-1970 | 992 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,580 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,224 |
| 1990-2000 | 23,595 |
| 2000-2010 | 94,488 |
| 2010-2019 | 116,264 |
| 2020-2029 | 47,360 |
Famous people named Jackson
- Jackson Pollock: Painter, Artist
- Jackson Browne: Singer, Songwriter
- Jackson Rathbone: Actor, Musician
Nicknames
Jack, Jax
Fun facts
- Jackson is one of the most prominent examples of the American trend of adopting traditional English patronymic surnames as given names.
- Because Jack originated as a diminutive of John, Jackson etymologically links back to the Hebrew name Yohanan.