The name Jackson is of English origin, derived from the surname given to a son of Jack, a diminutive of John. It has been in use as a first name since the 1970s but gained significant popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s. The name Jackson has consistently ranked among the top 50 names for boys in the United States since 2000.
The name Jackson has seen varied popularity over the years, with a noticeable spike from 2015 to 2017, peaking at 18 births in 2017. However, it seems the trend has been decreasing since then, reaching a recent low of 8 births in 2023. Despite fluctuations, Jackson remains a popular name overall with a total of 186 births from 2009 to 2023.