Jaxson sits comfortably in the UK charts at #185 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#185
US Rank #171
About the Name Jaxson
Jaxson is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 68 places over five years. Its high point was #117 in 2020, and it now sits at #185. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2002.
Jaxson is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #171, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Jaxson
Unlikely. With around 270 UK babies named Jaxson per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jaxson in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Jaxson has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 68 places in the last five years. Its peak was #117 in 2020. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Jaxson is more popular in the US (#171) than in the UK (#185). 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.
Notable people named Jaxson include: Jaxson Paulo — Jaxson Paulo is a Samoa international rugby league footballer from New Zealand who plays as a winger for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby...; Jaxson Dart — Jaxson Chase Dart is an American professional football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL).; Jaxson Hayes — Jaxson Reed Hayes is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA)..
Jaxson appears in the US top 500 at #171 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
270
UK babies named Jaxson (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 68 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Jaxson
Likely around 1 other Jaxson in the class
UK Popularity (2002–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Jaxson
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Jaxson Paulo is a Samoa international rugby league footballer from New Zealand who plays as a winger for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League (NRL).
Jaxson Chase Dart is an American professional football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans and Ole Miss Rebels and was selected by the Giants in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft.
Jaxson Reed Hayes is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns.
Jaxson Robinson is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Charge of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Texas A&M Aggies, Arkansas Razorbacks, BYU Cougars and Kentucky Wildcats.
Jaxson Stauber is an American professional ice hockey goaltender for the Tucson Roadrunners of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Utah Mammoth of the National Hockey League (NHL). He played college ice hockey for the Providence Friars.