Jackson

Pronunciation: [ j-AKS-uhn ]

Girl Name #6,158 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Jackson is a girl name, recorded for 20 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-AKS-uhn.

Parents who love the name Jackson often also consider Jane, Janie, Janet .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #6,158
Total SSA Count: 20

Alternative Spellings

Jackie #2279 Jacklyn #2887 Jackeline #4272

Nicknames

Jac Jay Jacie Jackie

Also a Boy Name

Jackson is also used as a boy name, ranked #35.

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Similar Names

Jane Janie Janet James Jannie Janette James Jacob

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jackson

Is Jackson a boy or girl name?

Jackson is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #6158. As a boy name, it is ranked #35. Jackson is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Jackson?

Jackson is pronounced j-AKS-uhn.

How popular is the name Jackson?

Jackson is currently ranked #6158 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Jackson?

Common nicknames for Jackson include Jac, Jay, Jacie, and Jackie.

Is Jackson a common or rare name?

Jackson is an uncommon name, ranked #6158 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Jackson

Jackson is a girl name .

Is Jackson a boy or girl name? Jackson is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,158 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #35. Jackson is more commonly used as a boy name.

Jackson is currently ranked #6,158 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Jackson include Jac, Jay, Jacie, and Jackie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Jackson include Jackie, Jacklyn, Jackeline . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.