Rising since 1993, #4,396 for boys today.
Popularity of Jaeger since 1993
Babies named Jaeger per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 123 |
| 2000s | 319 |
| 2010s | 275 |
| 2020s | 127 |
Meaning & origin
Jaeger is a German surname meaning 'hunter' that has been used as a given name since the late 20th century. It first appeared on U.S. records in 1993 and has seen a gradual upward trend since then, though it remains rare. Its peak year was 2002, and in 2025 it ranked 4,396, with approximately 1 in 74,264 boys receiving the name. Texas was the top state for Jaeger in the latest data. The name carries a strong, occupational feel similar to other surname-names like Hunter or Fischer.
Jaeger derives from the German word Jäger, meaning 'hunter'. It is an occupational surname that was adopted as a given name, particularly in German-speaking regions. The name gained some use in the United States after the introduction of the Jägermeister brand, though it remains uncommon.
Where Jaeger is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jae, Jag
Variants: Jäger, Jaeger
Sibling names for Jaeger
Names that share Jaeger's style, for a brother or sister.
