Jaxson Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Jaxson is a modern variation of Jackson, meaning 'son of Jack.' It evolved from the name Jack and has gained popularity in recent decades as a trendy name. It carries a youthful and creative image, with no direct biblical relevance.

The name Jaxson is most popular in Nevada, 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, Jaxson has been too rising for male in MidWest, too rising for male in Northeast, too rising for male in South, too rising for male 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, too falling for male in West. Across generations, 'Jaxson' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6545th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 306th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 92nd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 21694th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10940th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jaxson' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jaxson"

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Pronunciation

/ˈdʒæk.sən/

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Origin

Modern English

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Etymology

Jaxson is a modern variation of the name Jackson, which is derived from the name Jack, a diminutive of John. The suffix 'son' indicates 'son of,' thus meaning 'son of Jack.'

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Meaning

son of Jack

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Language Evolution

Jack, Jackson, Jaxson

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Historical Usage

The name Jaxson gained popularity in the late 20th century as a trendy alternative to Jackson, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Variants & Derivatives

Jackson, Jaxon, Jax, Jack

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Modern Popularity & Image

Jaxson is perceived as a modern, trendy, and youthful name, often associated with creativity and a playful spirit.

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Famous People

Jaxson Hayes, professional basketball player, Jaxson Dart, college football player

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jaxson"

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 "Jaxson"

"Jaxson" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 6545th of 16616 89
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 306th of 24088 16,722
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 92nd of 23106 49,325
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 21694th of 35406 32
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 10940th of 30306 102

Regional Popularity of "Jaxson" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - 100.00%
3501st/3501
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
234th/234
100.00%
418th/418
100.00%
302nd/302
100.00%
333rd/333
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
70th/70
100.00%
92nd/92
100.00%
91st/91
100.00%
114th/114

Regional Popularity of "Jaxson" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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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 "Jaxson"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Jaxson" 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.