Boys name · Illinois
Jackson in Illinois
Jackson was the 37th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 225 babies named Jackson that year. Since 1914, Illinois families have named 10,627 babies Jackson.
Popularity over time
Jackson in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 6 | 387th |
| 1932 | 6 | 449th |
| 1978 | 5 | 918th |
| 1988 | 13 | 542nd |
| 1997 | 144 | 117th |
| 2006 | 370 | 47th |
| 2016 | 391 | 27th |
| 2025 | 225 | 37th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 387th in 1914 to 37th in 2025.
The most babies named Jackson in Illinois in a single year was 487, in 2013. Its best showing was 19th among boys names in 2014.
Across the country, Jackson reached its best rank of #1 in New Hampshire (2015). See Jackson in every state →
How popular is Jackson in Illinois?
Jackson was the 37th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 225 babies named Jackson that year. Since 1914, Illinois families have named 10,627 babies Jackson.
How many babies are named Jackson in Illinois?
In 2025, 225 babies were named Jackson in Illinois. The most babies named Jackson in Illinois in a single year was 487, in 2013.
What is the rank of Jackson in Illinois?
Jackson ranked 37th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 19th among boys names in 2014.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.