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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Jack — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Jacir|Jackelin
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Jack

JAK · 1 syllables

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#15
→ Stable

Also ranked: Girl #11479 · ↓ Fading

#15
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 73
Peak rank
#11 in 2021
5yr change
-1 ranks
Birth frequency
23.4 per 10,000 births
Sex split
72% boy · 28% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #15 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Jack

Popularity score: 73  ·  SSA Rank: #15

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
45
Classic name. Score reflects popularity — see Popularity tab for full context.
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-1 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
25
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
EnglishHebrewClassicStrong1-syllableUnisexNickname-originTimelessPopularMasculine-leaning
Character
practical strengthfriendly confidenceadventurous spiritstraightforward honesty
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Jacks

charismaticpassionateunpredictablededicatededucational
STRONG
High confidence

Jack is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #15 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -1 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#15 · common
Jack at a Glance
Meaning:A diminutive of John, derived from Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' Evolved as an independent name in medieval England.
Language root:Hebrew · Middle English
Peak rank:#11 in 2021
5yr change:-1 ranks
Sex usage:72% boy · 28% girl
Notable bearers
Jack Nicholson
Actor
Jack Kennedy
U.S. President
Jack Black
Actor/Musician
Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp character)
Actor/Cultural Icon
Similar Sound
Max◈JakeJamesJaredJasper◈
Similar Style
Finn◈Beckett◈NoahLiamOwen◈Wyatt
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Jack
EmmaCharlotteOliviaGraceHenryEthanLucasBenjamin
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Hebrew · #2
→ Stable
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→ Stable
Owen◈
Celtic · #26
→ Stable
Wyatt
English · #38
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Jack illustration
Name Intelligence
Jack · Overview
Summary

Jack is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #15 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 84/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Jack carries a bold, warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Already in the top 100
At rank #15, you will likely encounter other Jacks. Consider whether that matters to you.
Domain taken
jack.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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