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Jackson

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Meaning

"Son of Jack"

Jackson is an English patronymic surname meaning son of Jack, now common as a given name in contemporary usage.

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Popularity History of Jackson

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#35Top 50

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#35

Jackson was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-7

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Jackson Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Jackson.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Jackson

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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