Jax

Jax is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,087 boys in the United States.

Jax at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jax

Jax belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jax first appears in Social Security records in 1995. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #208 in 2014, and in 2024 1,087 babies received the name — 24,110 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jax in US records

First recorded (US)
1995
Best US rank
#208 in 2014
Peak year
2015
Babies named Jax in 2024
1,087
Total since 1880
24,110

Jax in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#87 in 2023
Babies named Jax in 2025
366
Total since 1996
5,030

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jax mean?

The meaning of Jax is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jax a boy or girl name?

Jax is a boy name. In 2024, 1,087 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jax?

Jax comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jax?

Jax first appears in US records in 1995. Its best-ever ranking was #208 in 2014, and 1,087 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].