Jaeger
Jaeger is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Hunter.
Origin and history
Jaeger is a given name derived from the German surname and word for hunter. It has gained popularity in the United States as an occupational surname-turned-first-name. Its usage remains relatively rare but steady, appealing to parents drawn to surname choices with modern, rugged appeal.
Popularity in the United States
844 babies in the United States have been named Jaeger since 1880. It ranks #3832 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1800.
States where it is most popular
- WA (36.7 %)
- MN (30.4 %)
- CA (20.3 %)
- TX (12.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 123 |
| 2000-2010 | 319 |
| 2010-2019 | 275 |
| 2020-2029 | 127 |
Fun facts
- The name stems directly from the German word 'Jäger', which literally translates to hunter.
- Like Hunter, Mason, and Carter, Jaeger fits into the growing modern preference for occupational surnames used as given names.