Declining since 2015, #342 for boys today.
Popularity of Jax since 1995
Babies named Jax per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 249 |
| 2000s | 2,163 |
| 2010s | 15,305 |
| 2020s | 7,368 |
Meaning & origin
Jax first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1995 and has since become a staple of modern naming. Its peak year was 2015, when it ranked highest in usage, but since then its trajectory has been falling, reflecting a shift in fashion away from the short, consonant-heavy names of the 2010s. Currently ranked 342 in 2025, with an incidence of 1 in 1,777, Jax remains a popular choice in states like North Dakota, South Dakota, and Utah, where bold, traditional-yet-modern names are often favored. The name's appeal lies in its simplicity and its connection to the widely used Jackson family, though it has developed an identity of its own as a standalone name.
Jax is a modern short form of Jaxon or Jackson, which originated as an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Jack'. Jack itself is a medieval diminutive of John, from Hebrew Yohanan 'God is gracious'. Jax emerged as an independent given name in the late 20th century, gaining popularity in the 2000s and 2010s as a trendy, punchy alternative to longer forms.
Where Jax is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Jax” around the world
Where Jax lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
16
babies in 2025
New Zealand
17
babies in 2025
Quebec
23
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Jaxx
Sibling names for Jax
Names that share Jax's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Ava, Isla, Piper, Quinn, Sage, Cali, Kaiyah, Kali, Kalli, Nyah, Nyla, Reign, Zya, Azia, Damya, Dejah, Jaeda, Kapri, Kiari, Kimi, Korra, Laynee, Lexa, Myia, Ryah, Samari, Vayda, Zhuri, Ziah, Ziyah, Ahri, Amri, Bexlee, Draya, Jerzi, Ka, Kahli, Khelani, Khloie, Lenyx, Lexani, Lexee, Lyriq, Maizee, Mar, Meka, Naiyah, Nalah, Nashly, Rmani, Shylo, Skai, Veyda, Xaria, Xia, Xylah, Zaia, Zaiah, Zanyla, Zhamira, Zowie, Zuly, Zyah, Zykeria, Zyra, Zyria, Adream, Akyla, Ayanni, Azula, Azyla, Coi, Dalexa, Danyka, Dmya, Indiah, Jalie, Jazline, Jazzmyne, Jnae, Juvia, Kaior, Kalii, Khya, Kiala, Lynix, Lynnex, Maiyah, Mayven, Nayvee, Nyela, Nyiah, Ravan, Rox, Sanii, Synai, Tya, Vee, Xayla, Xuri, Xylina, Zaela, Zailah, Zavia, Zaydee, Zenaya, Zhavia, Zurii, Zyiah, Zylah, Zyrah, Dehlani, Jnya, Kween, Zaliah, Zylie, Ahlayah, Akaiya, Akya, Azya, Dazaria, Demii, Dreyah, Ecko, Envi, Icey, Jaxie, Jazzie, Jazzmon, Kada, Karmani, Kehlanii, Keyah, Khlani, Khodi, Kima, Liylah, Lovelee, Miniya, Myan, Nayvi, Nimsi, Nyala, Nylaa, Nyrah, Pharah, Rumor, Ryka, Saelah, Samauri, Savreen, Shyah, Siniyah, Skii, Snoh, Syan, Tayia, Xariyah, Xee, Xoie, Xya, Zaily, Zanai, Zanylah, Zi, Zierra, Zyairah, Zyara, Zyia
Brothers: Ryker, Easton, Grayson, Mason, Carter, Ace, Ayven, Dax, Jace, Jayce, Kanan, King, Kruz, Kylo, Lex, Maddox, Tru, Zaiden, Zayden, Axl, Blaize, Blayze, Chozen, Cru, Emari, Kaizer, Kal, Kam, Kayvon, Khai, Khaza, Kion, Kobie, Koi, Kreed, Kross, Krue, Kyaire, Kyro, Maddex, Maxx, Mazi, Neko, Neo, Ozzy, Seven, Sire, Xavior, Zade, Zen, Zyan, Zyion, Zyon, Aero, Asahd, Atom, Avant, Axyl, Banx, Bohdi, Brax, Brix, Daxx, Dex, Dinero, Iam, Ja, Jahseh, Khi, Ki, Koe, Kol, Kree, Kru, Kruze, Kvon, Kyair, Lakai, Lamari, Lazer, Mahki, Makye, Matix, Mattix, Maveric, Nakai, Nyaire, Nyzir, Oz, Phi, Rai, Ras, Reyli, Ripp, Rj, Ry, Ryken, Sevin, Shyne, Sylar, Taz, Tidus, Tri, Tron, Tytan, Xaden, Xane, Xion, Zarian, Ziaire, Ziare, Ziyon, Zyhir, Zyier, Zyire, Zylan, Aking, Alegend, Asai, Axxel, Cadon, Chanze, Cruze, Cyaire, Cypher, Diezel, Dio, Dj, Espn, Foxx, Jaki, Jayko, Jazon, Jru, Julez, Kairee, Kasch, Kayo, Kj, Kodah, Kron, Kyzir, Lj, Mahzi, Marquee, Marqui, Mavrik, Maxamus, Mj, Mylez, Negan, Nox, Ohm, Roc, Romyn, Ryzen, Shine, Syair, Tajai, Taje, Tra, Truu, Tryton, Vash, Vian, Xan, Xayne, Xyleek, Xylo, Xyon, Yordy, Zae, Zayin, Zhaire, Zymire, Zyren, Khalee, Khriz, Khyro, Nakhi, Ruxin, Zakhai, Zamere, Acari, Aceon, Asaun, Axzel, Bash, Benz, Bex, Bravery, Brex, Brixx, Cap, Cavani, Caz, Deuce, Dmani, Drae, Draken, Ej, Fenyx, Haize, Ho, Hux, Jaxel, Jkai, Joen, Kaii, Kamai, Kap, Kenaz, Khing, Khmari, Khup, Khy, Khyaire, Khye, Khylo, Kilo, Kix, Kraven, Kvion, Kyen, Kysir, Luv, Luxx, Lynk, Madyx, Maejor, Makbel, Matrix, Mega, Mung, Mykai, Mylik, Nazair, Neer, Nikai, Nix, Noxx, Nylo, Onyxx, Oryon, Rad, Radlee, Random, Rev, Riott, Rjay, Rykar, Ryze, Savage, Shadee, Sly, Stylez, Suvan, Syere, Syir, Syx, Tkai, Trei, Trig, Xael, Xai, Xaine, Xaire, Xen, Xeng, Zahkai, Zaion, Zair, Zavi, Zay, Zeph, Zhion, Zyel, Zyen, Zylin, Zyrus
Names like Jax
Names whose popularity has moved with Jax's over the last 50 years.
