UK boy's name
Jacson
A masculine given name derived from the Hebrew name "Yakov", meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jacson is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jacson popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3990, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 5 births.
This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2009 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 19 living people in the UK are called Jacson. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jacson ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 5 boys were registered as Jacson.
- • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jacson as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3990
2021
Births in 2021
4
Latest year
Peak year
2010
5 births
Estimated living
19
2026
Meaning
What does Jacson mean?
The name Jacson is believed to have its origins in the English language, derived from the biblical name Jacob. The name Jacob comes from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, which means "supplanter" or "one who follows."
In the Old Testament, Jacob was the son of Isaac and Rebekah and the younger twin brother of Esau. He is an important figure in the Book of Genesis and is regarded as one of the three patriarchs of the Israelites, alongside Abraham and Isaac.
The name Jacson is thought to have emerged as a variant spelling or diminutive form of the name Jacob, likely during the Middle Ages or the Renaissance period. It was commonly used in English-speaking regions and was influenced by the popularity of biblical names during those times.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jacson dates back to the 16th century in England. In 1587, a man named Jacson Spur was mentioned in the Parish Register of St. Giles, Cripplegate, London.
Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Jacson. One such figure was Jacson de Roka (1170-1239), an English landowner and Lord of the Manor of Rook's Nest in Somerset, England.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Jacson Blaney (1756-1838), an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania between 1805 and 1809.
In the field of literature, Jacson Mallock (1892-1968) was an English writer and critic known for his works on culture and politics, including "The New Age" and "Memoirs of a Novelist."
The name Jacson has also been associated with the arts. Jacson Pollock (1912-1956) was an influential American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement. His drip painting technique and works like "No. 5, 1948" and "Autumn Rhythm" have left an indelible mark on the art world.
Another notable individual with the name was Jacson Warrington (1794-1867), a British engineer and inventor who is credited with developing the first successful steam-powered road vehicle, the Warrington Steamer, in the early 19th century.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jacson over time
The chart below shows babies named Jacson registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jacson, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2021, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jacson by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jacson was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3990 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3952 | 12 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Jacson
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jacson: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jacson in the UK right now?
In 2021, Jacson was ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Jacson most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 5 babies registered as Jacson in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jacson?
A masculine given name derived from the Hebrew name "Yakov", meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel".
How many people are called Jacson in the UK?
A total of 19 babies have been registered as Jacson across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.