UK boy's name
Jetson
A masculine name derived from the English word "jet", suggesting speed or modernity.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jetson is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jetson popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3449, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 5 births.
This profile covers 33 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2013 to 2022. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 33 living people in the UK are called Jetson. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jetson ranked #3449 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 5 boys were registered as Jetson.
- • About 33 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jetson as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3449
2022
Births in 2022
5
Latest year
Peak year
2015
5 births
Estimated living
33
2026
Meaning
What does Jetson mean?
The given name Jetson is believed to have originated from the Old English word "jette", which means "to project" or "to protrude". This name likely emerged in the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century, in the regions of what is now England and parts of northern Europe.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jetson can be found in the Domesday Book, a detailed survey of land ownership and resources in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry "Jetson de Elmswell" is listed as a landowner in the village of Elmswell, Suffolk.
In the 13th century, a renowned English philosopher and scholar named Jetson of Salisbury (c. 1200 - 1265) was known for his contributions to the study of logic and metaphysics. His writings and teachings had a significant influence on the intellectual discourse of that era.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Jetson Petrucci (1466 - 1539) was a prominent Italian printer and publisher based in Venice. He is credited with introducing the italic typeface, which revolutionized the printing industry and influenced the development of modern typography.
In the 17th century, Jetson Cromwell (1623 - 1667), a distant cousin of Oliver Cromwell, was a military commander who fought alongside Cromwell's forces during the English Civil War. He played a crucial role in several key battles and was known for his bravery and strategic acumen.
Another notable figure bearing the name Jetson was the French explorer and cartographer, Jetson Delisle (1675 - 1726). His detailed maps and geographical surveys of North America and the Mississippi River basin were instrumental in expanding the knowledge and understanding of the continent's interior regions during that time.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the given name Jetson, showcasing its presence and significance across various periods and regions throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jetson over time
The chart below shows babies named Jetson registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jetson, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2022, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jetson by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jetson 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 | #3392 | 10 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4121 | 23 | 6 |
Related
Names similar to Jetson
- 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
Jetson: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jetson in the UK right now?
In 2022, Jetson was ranked #3449 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Jetson most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 5 babies registered as Jetson in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jetson?
A masculine name derived from the English word "jet", suggesting speed or modernity.
How many people are called Jetson in the UK?
A total of 33 babies have been registered as Jetson across the 8 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.