Jax

Rank 271st Boy Name

In 2022, the name Jax was 271st most popular baby name for boys and 517th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,278 babies were named Jax in the United States. The gender distribution for "Jax" is 98.7% male and 1.3% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,632 babies in the United States were named Jax. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Jax is around 9 years old.

The name "Jax" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Jax is .

Jax Meaning & Origin

Jax is an original name that may evoke connotations of strength and uniqueness, often seen as a modern, hip alternative to the traditional name Jack.

The name Jax is described as adventurous, charismatic and impulsive.

Pronunciation

Jax is pronounced jax in English. The name Jax has 3 letters and 1 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Jax

  • Jax is a playable character in the Mortal Kombat video game series. He's known for having metal bionic arms.

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Geography

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