Declining since 2009, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Jacksen since 1997
Babies named Jacksen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 258 |
| 2010s | 255 |
| 2020s | 85 |
Meaning & origin
Jacksen is a modern spelling of the enduring surname-turned-first-name Jackson. First recorded in U.S. data in 1997, it reached its peak rank of 6,803 in 2025, though usage has been falling since 2009. The name shares the familiar sound of its more common counterparts while offering a distinctive spelling. As a patronymic meaning 'son of Jack,' it fits a broader trend of surname-style names that feel both traditional and contemporary.
Jacksen is a modern spelling variant of Jackson, the English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Jack'. Jack itself is a medieval diminutive of John, ultimately from the Hebrew Yochanan ('God is gracious'). The surname Jackson was established in medieval England, and Jacksen emerged as a given name in the late 20th century, part of the trend favoring surnames as first names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jack, Jax
Sibling names for Jacksen
Names that share Jacksen's style, for a brother or sister.
