Jax
Jax sits comfortably in the UK charts at #114 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
About the Name Jax
Jax is holding steady in the rankings at #114. It reached its peak of #87 in 2023 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2000. It briefly reached the UK top 100, though it typically sits a little further down the charts.
Jax is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #315 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
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Common questions about the name Jax
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Jax
Likely around 1 other Jax in the class
UK Popularity (2000–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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