Boy nameCurrently #315 in the USFalling
Jax
1 syllablePeak year: 20153 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jax's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Jax's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jax |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 59 |
| 1998 | 74 |
| 1999 | 89 |
| 2000 | 73 |
| 2001 | 84 |
| 2002 | 90 |
| 2003 | 117 |
| 2004 | 162 |
| 2005 | 174 |
| 2006 | 183 |
| 2007 | 262 |
| 2008 | 343 |
| 2009 | 681 |
| 2010 | 893 |
| 2011 | 1,000 |
| 2012 | 1,131 |
| 2013 | 1,694 |
| 2014 | 1,866 |
| 2015 | 1,902 |
| 2016 | 1,834 |
| 2017 | 1,735 |
| 2018 | 1,780 |
| 2019 | 1,615 |
| 2020 | 1,431 |
| 2021 | 1,465 |
| 2022 | 1,289 |
| 2023 | 1,174 |
| 2024 | 1,094 |
Jax through the decades
- Jax peaked in 2015, when 1,902 babies were named Jax in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Jax has risen 86% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Jax currently ranks #315 in the US and is cooling off.