The first name Jak
A boy’s name.
1 syllable Male
Meaning and origin
Popularity
Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025
In 2025, 5 boys were named Jak, making it the 3,684th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2002, with 159 births (#212).
1,962
babies named Jak, 1996–2025
#3,684
rank in 2025
2002
peak year
Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Jak with other names.
Popularity in the United States
Babies named Jak at birth, 1880–2025
In 2025, 22 boys born in the United States were named Jak, the 4,604th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 2014, when 34 were.
542
babies named Jak since 1880
#4,604
rank in 2025
2014
peak year
US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.
Questions
- How popular is the name Jak?
- In 2025, 5 boys born in England and Wales were named Jak, ranking 3,684th. Its peak was 2002, with 159 births.
- Is Jak a boy's or a girl's name?
- Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 542 US babies named Jak since 1880 were boys.
- When was Jak most popular?
- 2014 in the United States, when 34 babies were named Jak, its highest rank at 3,259th.
- What name is Jak a form of?
- Jak is a form of Jack.