NAME PROFILE
Jakson
Derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, it formally means 'God is gracious.' Beyond its literal definition, it suggests a personality that is compassionate, insightful, and carries an effortless sense of poise and resilience.
Key Stats
| Total births | 900 |
| Gender | Male (8% / 92%) |
| Peak year | 2005 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 2005 |
| Most recent | 2018 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 55%CA — 18%MI — 9%UT — 9%NY — 9%
Notable People
Vanya King (Professional tennis player) · Uncle Vanya (Protagonist of the classic play by Anton Chekhov) · Vanya Hargreeves (Key character in The Umbrella Academy) · Vanya Seferovic (Noted journalist and cultural commentator) · Vanya Ewart (Distinguished equestrian competitor)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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