Jaxon
Jaxon first appears in US records in 1972. It peaked in 2016, when 8,145 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,073.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Jaxon popular?
Rising Jaxon has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 27,421 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 69,196 | |
| 2000s | 15,731 | |
| 1990s | 1,171 | |
| 1980s | 98 | |
| 1970s | 34 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Jaxon mean?
Jaxon is a modern respelling of Jackson, “son of Jack (John).” It rose fast in the 21st century on the popularity of the “ax” sound.
Nicknames for Jaxon
- Jax
Variants & spellings
- Jackson
- Jaxson
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jaxon a boy or a girl name?
Jaxon is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Jaxon a popular name right now?
Jaxon has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Jaxon?
In 2025, Jaxon ranked #115 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Jaxon most popular?
Jaxon was most popular in 2016, when about 8,145 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Jaxon?
Common nicknames for Jaxon include Jax.