Boys name · Kentucky
Jackson in Kentucky
Jackson was the 22nd most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 127 babies named Jackson that year. Since 1914, Kentucky families have named 5,721 babies Jackson.
Popularity over time
Jackson in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 9 | 231st |
| 1925 | 8 | 369th |
| 1939 | 5 | 464th |
| 1986 | 10 | 236th |
| 1998 | 77 | 75th |
| 2007 | 251 | 14th |
| 2016 | 201 | 9th |
| 2025 | 127 | 22nd |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky climbed from 231st in 1914 to 22nd in 2025.
The most babies named Jackson in Kentucky in a single year was 281, in 2010. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 2015.
Across the country, Jackson reached its best rank of #1 in New Hampshire (2015). See Jackson in every state →
How popular is Jackson in Kentucky?
Jackson was the 22nd most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 127 babies named Jackson that year. Since 1914, Kentucky families have named 5,721 babies Jackson.
How many babies are named Jackson in Kentucky?
In 2025, 127 babies were named Jackson in Kentucky. The most babies named Jackson in Kentucky in a single year was 281, in 2010.
What is the rank of Jackson in Kentucky?
Jackson ranked 22nd among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 2015.
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.