Jax
Jax is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Son of Jack; modern derivative of Jackson meaning 'God is gracious'.
Origin and history
Jax is a modern American name that originated as a short form or variation of names like Jackson or Jaxson. It gained significant traction in the early 21st century alongside the trend of short, sharp names ending in the letter X. Today, it stands on its own as a popular choice for boys in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
25,085 babies in the United States have been named Jax since 1880. It ranks #738 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #276.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.8 %)
- TX (10.5 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
- NY (3.9 %)
- OH (3.5 %)
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 | 249 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,163 |
| 2010-2019 | 15,305 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,368 |
Famous people named Jax
- Jax Taylor: Television personality, Model
Fun facts
- The name's popularity surged in the late 2000s and 2010s, influenced in part by characters like Jax Teller in the TV drama 'Sons of Anarchy'.
- Jax is part of a broader late-20th and early-21st-century naming trend favoring short names with the letter 'X'.