Jaxon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Jaxon is a modern English name meaning 'son of Jack', derived from the surname Jackson. It evolved from Jack to Jackson and finally to Jaxon. The name reflects a trend towards modernizing traditional names and is associated with a youthful image. It has no biblical significance.

The name Jaxon 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 declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. 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, Jaxon has been too rising for male in MidWest, too rising for male in Northeast, too rising for male in South, stalled for female in South, too rising for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jaxon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5873rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2213th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 189th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 49th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9339th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6495th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jaxon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jaxon"

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Pronunciation

/ˈdʒæk.sən/

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Origin

Modern English

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Etymology

Jaxon is a modern variation of the name Jackson, which derives from the English surname meaning 'son of Jack'. Jack is a diminutive form of John, which comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'.

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Meaning

son of Jack

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Language Evolution

Jack, Jackson, Jaxon

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Historical Usage

The name Jaxon gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of a trend of modernizing traditional names and using 'x' to give a more contemporary feel.

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Variants & Derivatives

Jackson, Jax, Jaxson

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Modern Popularity & Image

Jaxon is currently seen as a trendy and modern name, often associated with a youthful and energetic image.

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Famous People

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, an American football player, Jaxon Turner, a prominent figure in modern art

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jaxon"

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 "Jaxon"

"Jaxon" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 5873rd of 10718 45
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 2213th of 16616 479
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 189th of 24088 31,405
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 49th of 23106 78,585
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 9339th of 35406 175
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 6495th of 30306 222

Regional Popularity of "Jaxon" 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)
- - 100.00%
1941st/1941
100.00%
1562nd/1562
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
161st/161
100.00%
293rd/293
100.00%
178th/178
100.00%
204th/204
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
37th/37
100.00%
63rd/63
100.00%
42nd/42
100.00%
66th/66

Regional Popularity of "Jaxon" 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)
- - 100.00%
5435th/5435
-
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - 100.00%
6276th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Jaxon"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Jaxon" 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.