Jack Boy

Popularity: #15 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationjak / /dʒæk/

English; Hebrew

Meaning

English: God is gracious; Hebrew: supplanter

Historical & Cultural Background

Jack is derived from the name John, which has been popular in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages. It has been used as a given name and a diminutive form. The name gained popularity as a standalone name in the 19th century. Jack is often associated with folklore and fairy tales, such as 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'

Trend Summary

Jack has consistently been a popular name in the United States, frequently ranking in the top 20 names for boys.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Jackie
  • Jax

International Variants

  • Jacques (French)
  • Giovanni (Italian)
  • Juan (Spanish)

Famous people named Jack

Jack Nicholson is an acclaimed American actor known for his roles in films such as 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.'.

Jack Kerouac was an influential American novelist and poet, best known for his book 'On the Road.'.

Jack Dorsey is an American technology entrepreneur, co-founder of Twitter and Square.

Jack Black is a popular American actor and musician, recognized for his roles in comedies like 'School of Rock.'.

Fictional characters named Jack

Jack Frost is a character in various folklore and media, often depicted as a personification of winter.

Jack Sparrow is a fictional pirate from the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' film series, known for his cunning and charm.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jack was first seen in the United States in 1880. Jack has ranked as high as #28 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in California, New York, Ohio, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Jack has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jack (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 738
9%
TX 590
7%
NY 561
7%
FL 374
5%
PA 372
5%
IL 354
4%
OH 343
4%
MI 303
4%
MA 281
4%
NC 260
3%
TN 222
3%
GA 216
3%
VA 215
3%
WA 212
3%
UT 212
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880204
1881197
1882271
1883242
1884274
1885295
1886299
1887251
1888329
1889322
1890368
1891290
1892401
1893405
1894441
1895479
1896539
1897497
1898633
1899582
19001,053
1901645
1902743
1903831
1904908
1905907
1906880
19071,019
19081,086
19091,150
19101,576
19111,668
19122,870
19133,538
19144,486
19155,748
19166,162
19176,874
19188,341
19198,263
19209,599
192110,757
192210,847
192311,190
192411,921
192512,011
192612,195
192712,802
192812,494
192912,167
193012,429
193111,489
193210,717
19339,838
19349,985
19359,438
19368,857
19378,196
19388,142
19397,306
19407,049
19416,950
19427,365
19437,397
19447,255
19456,855
19467,802
19478,507
19487,612
19497,128
19506,839
19517,004
19526,938
19536,539
19546,474
19556,200
19566,051
19576,024
19585,300
19595,016
19604,915
19614,639
19624,170
19633,816
19643,808
19653,198
19662,964
19672,782
19682,691
19692,607
19702,563
19712,365
19721,901
19731,850
19741,650
19751,743
19761,665
19771,673
19781,578
19791,582
19801,627
19811,615
19821,620
19831,526
19841,482
19851,523
19861,522
19871,656
19881,654
19891,717
19901,837
19911,949
19922,070
19932,424
19942,781
19953,450
19964,245
19974,984
19986,376
19997,386
20008,123
20018,149
20029,000
20039,317
20049,580
200510,905
200610,837
200710,671
20089,897
20099,029
20108,520
20118,184
20127,940
20138,577
20148,753
20158,513
20168,430
20178,477
20188,892
20199,402
20208,942
20219,563
20228,930
20238,710
20248,434