Jac is a distinctive choice, ranked #529 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Jac in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#529
About the Name Jac
Jac has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 109 places in five years. It was most popular in 2004 at #246 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Jac is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Jac
Unlikely. With around 73 UK babies named Jac per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jac in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Jac has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 109 places in the last five years. Its peak was #246 in 2004. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Jac is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Jac include: Jac Morgan — Jac Morgan is a Welsh rugby union player, who plays in the backrow for the Ospreys, Wales, and the British and Irish Lions.; Jac Jagaciak — Monika Jagaciak Jankic, known professionally as Jac Jagaciak, is a Polish model.; Jac Holzman — Jac Holzman is an American record executive..
Jac does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Jacs in the wild.
73
UK babies named Jac (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 109 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Jac
Likely around 1 other Jac in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Jac
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Jac Morgan is a Welsh rugby union player, who plays in the backrow for the Ospreys, Wales, and the British and Irish Lions. He was the captain of the Wales national rugby union team.
Monika Jagaciak Jankic, known professionally as Jac Jagaciak, is a Polish model. After signing with IMG Models in 2007, Jagaciak was given the nickname "Jac" by the agency.