Jakson
- Pronunciation
- [Jak-son]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- God Has Been Gracious: Has Shown Favor. Based On John Or Jacques.
- Origin
- Scottish
Jakson Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 884 baby boys have been named Jakson. The name peaked in 2011 with 57 US births that year (rank #2273). In 2024, ranked #4940 nationally — 2,667 places below its 2011 peak.
Top States for Jakson
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Jakson births are: Texas (34), California (14), Iowa (5).
Other Scottish-Origin Names Like Jakson
If you like Jakson's Scottish origin, consider these related names: Abhainn, Abhainn, Aibne, Acair, Acaiseid, Achaius. Browse all Scottish names →
6-Letter Names Starting with J
Names with Jakson's exact length and starting letter: Jabari, Jabbar, Jacira, Jackie, Jaclyn.
Quick Facts About Jakson
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon | God Has Been Gracious: Has Shown Favor. Based On John Or Jacques. | Male | English |
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Compare Jakson to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Jakson against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).