Jaxx
Boy name · #1106 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Jaxx? In official American birth records, Jaxx has been tracked continuously since 1997, giving it 28 years of documented American history.
Jaxx is currently the #1106 boy name in the United States — 195 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1086, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 9,231 boys born in 2025 was named Jaxx.
The 28-year story
Jaxx first appears in the Social Security records in 1997, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2019, when 298 boys were named Jaxx — good for #782 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Jaxx per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Jaxx against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Jaxx in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Jaxx is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Jaxx will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Jaxx is most common
Geography matters for names, and Jaxx is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Jaxx is most common in OH (0.2 per 1,000), TX (0.1 per 1,000), CA (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Jaxx is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Jaxx
Statistically, parents drawn to Jaxx tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Bronx, Joziah, Lenox, Jad, and Kace.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jaxx | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 195 | #1097 |
| 2024 | 223 | #1005 |
| 2023 | 218 | #1007 |
| 2022 | 230 | #979 |
| 2021 | 247 | #920 |
| 2020 | 257 | #879 |
| 2019 | 298 | #782 |
| 2018 | 230 | #924 |
| 2017 | 203 | #996 |
| 2016 | 186 | #1063 |
| 2015 | 180 | #1086 |
| 2014 | 172 | #1110 |
| 2013 | 185 | #1039 |
| 2012 | 125 | #1355 |
| 2011 | 84 | #1738 |
| 2010 | 77 | #1868 |
| 2009 | 44 | #2753 |
| 2008 | 32 | #3421 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4375 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4675 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4824 |
| 2004 | 6 | #9948 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7245 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6522 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10349 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Jaxx?
In official American birth records, the name Jaxx first appeared in 1997 (over 28 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 28 years.
Is Jaxx a popular boy name?
Jaxx ranked #1106 among boys in 2025 with 195 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1086.
When was the name Jaxx most popular?
Jaxx peaked in 2019, when 298 American boys received the name (ranked #782 that year). Since 2019 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jaxx?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 9,231 newborn American boys was named Jaxx. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.