How Many People Are Named Jakson?
Complete statistics for the name Jakson: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jakson is a very rare male name, with only 874 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 377,563 Americans. The majority of Jaksons are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 884 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jakson Through the Generations
Jakson peaked in popularity in 2011 with 57 births, but its overall trend shows a decline since then. Today, most Jaksons are young, with 867 under 30 years old, and only 17 aged between 30 and 60. This name is predominantly found among younger generations, reflecting its status as a relatively new choice for parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jakson's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jakson
How Many People Have the Name Jakson?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 205 people in the United States currently share the name Jakson. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,616,826 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jakson a Common or Rare Name?
Jakson is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Jakson Mean?
Jakson means "creative variant of Jackson" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jakson in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Jakson Most Popular?
The name Jakson reached peak popularity in 2011, with 57 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Jakson?
Approximately 205 people named Jakson live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 205. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,616,826 Americans.
Is Jakson a rare name?
Jakson is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,616,826 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jakson mean?
Jakson means "creative variant of Jackson" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jakson more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jakson are male and 0% are female.
When was Jakson most popular?
Jakson peaked in 2011 with 57 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.