How Many People Are Named Jack?
people in the United States are named Jack
1 in 446 people has this name
Popularity Rank
⭐⭐ Common
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
12,884 births
Trend
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
Derived from Jackin (earlier Jankin), a medieval diminutive of JOHN. It is often regarded as an independent name. During the Middle Ages it was very common, and it became a slang word meaning "man". It was frequently used in fairy tales and nursery rhymes, such as 'Jack and the Beanstalk', 'Little Jack Horner', and 'Jack Sprat'. American writers Jack London (1876-1916) and Jack Kerouac (1922-1969) were two famous bearers of this name. It is also borne by American actor Jack Nicholson (1937-).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 60.7 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Jack"
- 8,442 babies were named Jack in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1927
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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