Names Starting With J
BoyEnglish#4 in 2025
Jackson
Jackson is a boys' name of English origin meaning “son of Jack; son of God's grace.” It ranked #4 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
JAK-son
meaning & origin
The name Jackson means “son of Jack; son of God's grace.” It comes from the English language tradition.
An English patronymic surname meaning son of Jack. It has been one of America's top baby names for over a decade, associated with President Andrew Jackson, painter Jackson Pollock, and musician Michael Jackson.
popularity over time
#42020
#42021
#42022
#42023
#42024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #4 |
| 2023 | #4 |
| 2022 | #4 |
| 2021 | #4 |
| 2020 | #4 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Jackson
- Andrew Jackson (U.S. president)
- Jackson Pollock (painter)
- Michael Jackson (musician)
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