Jaxen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jaxen is a modern English name that means 'son of Jack.' It has evolved from the name Jack through Jackson and Jaxon, reflecting a trend towards unique name variations. The name does not have biblical relevance and has gained popularity in recent decades, often viewed as trendy and youthful.
The name Jaxen is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jaxen has been falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Jaxen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1224th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 810th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22408th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23432nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jaxen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jaxen"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒæksən/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Jaxen is derived from a modern adaptation of the name Jaxon, which is a variation of Jackson, meaning 'son of Jack.' Jack itself is a diminutive of John, which means 'God is gracious.'
Meaning
son of Jack
Language Evolution
Jack, Jackson, Jaxon, Jaxen
Historical Usage
Jaxen gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of the trend for modern, unique variations of traditional names.
Variants & Derivatives
Jaxon, Jackson, Jax, Jaxson
Modern Popularity & Image
Jaxen is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with a playful and youthful image.
Explore More Jaxen Name Visualizations
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jaxen"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jaxen"
"Jaxen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1224th of 24088 | 2,054 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 810th of 23106 | 3,469 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 22408th of 35406 | 29 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 23432nd of 30306 | 15 |
Regional Popularity of "Jaxen" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
19.84% 909th/4582 |
32.59% 1683rd/5164 |
17.31% 1266th/7313 |
15.53% 1159th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
18.40% 733rd/3984 |
21.48% 964th/4487 |
12.08% 824th/6822 |
13.35% 838th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Jaxen" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jaxen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jaxen" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.