Jax
Jax is a boy name that ranked #315 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1995. Its best recorded rank was #208 in 2014.
Latest rank
#315
Peak rank
#208
Reached in 2014
Total recorded usage
19,256
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1995
What To Know About Jax
Jax sits comfortably in the current US rankings, suggesting durable rather than trend-driven appeal. Its English heritage gives it a grounded quality that works across different naming styles.
Jax is still an actively ranked US name in 2024. It is visible enough to feel recognizable, but not so common that it blends into every classroom list.
SSA data shows Jax appearing in official records as far back as 1995, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #208 in 2014, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
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Page Notes
Pronunciation: JAX
Origin: English
Editorial status: published
Confidence: medium
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to cross-reference origin and pronunciation guidance.