Jaxx
Jaxx is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
God is gracious (derived via Jack/John).
Origin and history
Jaxx is a modern English name that originated as a contemporary invented spelling of Jax or Jack. The underlying root ultimately traces back to John, meaning 'God is gracious'. In the United States, Jaxx has risen in popularity in recent years as a trendy, edgy modern choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,285 babies in the United States have been named Jaxx since 1880. It ranks #2240 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #907.
States where it is most popular
- TX (19 %)
- CA (18.2 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
- LA (4.1 %)
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 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 164 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,740 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,370 |
Fun facts
- Jaxx is a 21st-century stylistic spelling variation of Jax, which gained popularity alongside names ending in the letter X.
- Although modern in spelling, its phonetic root links back to the traditional English nickname Jack and Hebrew name John.