What does the name Jackson mean?

The name Jackson means "Son of Jack".

What is the origin of the name Jackson?

Jackson is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 6,876 babies were named Jackson in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Jackson is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Popular

Births Last Year: 6,876 ↘

All-Time Total: 289,475

Peak Year: 2013

Jackson is of English origin, derived from the surname meaning "son of Jack." It has been used as a given name since the 19th century.

Boy names closely related to Jackson

Timothy Landon Jameson Hunter Nolan Thomas James Charles

Girl names closely related to Jackson

Charlotte Eliza Harper Kennedy Sadie Winter Reagan Norah

Names with similar meaning to Jackson

Jax Jaxen Jaxon Jaxson

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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