Declining since 2021, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Jex since 2005
Babies named Jex per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s | 31 |
Meaning & origin
Jex is an extremely rare modern given name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security Administration's records in 2005. The name reached its peak popularity in 2018, though even then it was uncommon. Since 2021, its usage has been falling, reflecting a longer-term trajectory that may align with shifting trends in short, edgy names ending with 'x'. Jex's emergence coincides with the popularity of similar names like Jax and Knox, and its 1-in-284,679 incidence in the latest recorded year underscores its rarity. The name has no historical roots nor strong cultural associations, making it a purely modern choice that likely appeals to parents seeking a distinctive, concise name.
Jex first appeared as a given name in the United States in 2005, likely influenced by the popular -x ending trend seen in names like Jax and Rex. It may also be a modern respelling or truncation of Jackson, which is of English origin meaning 'son of Jack'. The name remains rare and has no established historical etymology.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Jax
Sibling names for Jex
Names that share Jex's style, for a brother or sister.
