Name comparison · boy names
Jack vs. Jackson
In 2025, Jack leads at #15 among U.S. boys' names, with Jackson at #36. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Jack | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #15 | #36 |
| Babies in 2025 | 8,748 | 6,582 |
| All-time peak | #11 in 2021 | #14 in 2021 |
| Uniqueness score | 8 / 100 | 12 / 100 |
| Strongest state | New Hampshire (#4) | West Virginia (#15) |