Jack
Male name · ★ Classic
320,443
Total Births
1927
Peak Year
#14
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Jack
Jack originated as a medieval diminutive of John and became an independent name. It has been a top-50 name in the US since the 2000s after decades of lower usage. Famous Jacks include Jack Nicholson and Jack London.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 5,708 births |
| 1890s | 10,597 births |
| 1900s | 20,323 births |
| 1910s | 32,826 births |
| 1920s | 55,764 births |
| 1930s | 44,080 births |
| 1940s | 30,877 births |
| 1950s | 25,420 births |
| 1960s | 14,151 births |
| 1970s | 7,389 births |
| 1980s | 6,185 births |
| 1990s | 14,563 births |
| 2000s | 34,113 births |
| 2010s | 10,554 births |
| 2020s | 7,893 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jack?
Jack has been given to 320,443 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1927 with 5,980 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #14.
Is Jack a boy or girl name?
Jack is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Jack most popular?
Jack was most popular in 1927, when 5,980 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Jack?
Jack first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).