Jax sits comfortably in the UK charts at #114 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#114
US Rank #315
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Jax
Unlikely. With around 465 UK babies named Jax per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jax in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Jax has held a stable position around #114 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #87 in 2023 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Jax is more popular in the UK (#114) than in the US (#315). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Jax appears in the US top 500 at #315 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
465
UK babies named Jax (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↑ 20 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
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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