Jagger - A very unique male name
Jagger at a glance
Jagger is ranked #879 among boy baby names in 2025, with 224 births in 2025. It peaked in 2012 at #540 and first appeared on the charts in 1993.
- Rank in 2025
- #879
- Births in 2025
- 224
- Peak year
- 2012 (#540)
- First appeared
- 1993
- Trend
- #709 in 2020 → #879 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 6,546 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.4/5 (15 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 6,546 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jagger peaked in popularity 14 years ago in 2012 on position 540.
Famous with this name
Mick Jagger
Dean Jagger
James Jagger
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Jagger is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jagger is currently topping the baby name charts in North Dakota at position #209 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,870.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Jagger is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Jagger origin and meaning
English occupational surname
A transferred surname — a Middle English occupational name for a pedlar or carter who carried packs (a 'jagger' led packhorses)
Jagger is an old Yorkshire surname for a man who worked with packhorses, and as a first name it is entirely a creature of rock and roll: its use tracks the fame of the Rolling Stones, whose frontman's surname it is. It has been in the data for decades at low levels and is currently drifting down from its best years.
Attested etymology
Jagger is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Jagger, pop culture references for the name Jagger and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Jagger
We've found the following names that sound similar to Jagger, sorted by popularity.
Jerry / Jairo / Jair / Jakari / Jahir / Jere / Jacari / Jiraiya / Jacorey / Jrue /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 879 |
| 2024 | 852 |
| 2023 | 873 |
| 2022 | 762 |
| 2021 | 766 |
| 2020 | 709 |
| 2019 | 668 |
| 2018 | 734 |
| 2017 | 654 |
| 2016 | 600 |
| 2015 | 658 |
| 2014 | 698 |
| 2013 | 703 |
| 2012 | 540 |
| 2011 | 653 |
| 2010 | 771 |
| 2009 | 767 |
| 2008 | 1002 |
| 2007 | 975 |
| 2006 | 1160 |
| 2005 | 1161 |
| 2004 | 1076 |
| 2003 | 798 |
| 2002 | 658 |
| 2001 | 668 |
| 2000 | 1678 |
| 1999 | 1443 |
| 1998 | 1516 |
| 1996 | 1926 |
| 1995 | 2859 |
| 1994 | 1382 |
| 1993 | 1175 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | 209 |
| Oklahoma | 303 |
| Nebraska | 352 |
| Arkansas | 372 |
| Iowa | 419 |
| Alabama | 546 |
| Arizona | 575 |
| Utah | 584 |
| Kentucky | 588 |
| Kansas | 633 |
| Missouri | 679 |
| Ohio | 689 |
| Texas | 758 |
| Michigan | 798 |
| Tennessee | 875 |
| Indiana | 894 |
| Pennsylvania | 953 |
| California | 1024 |
| Illinois | 1076 |
| Florida | 1088 |
| Georgia | 1276 |
| New York | 1870 |
Even more about Jagger
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Jagger a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Jagger?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
JAG-er · /ˈdʒæɡər/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1993, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
SurnameOccupational
Why parents choose it
Jagger promises swagger: a surname name with instant rock-star voltage and a rough-edged, masculine sound.
Worth knowing
- Mick Jagger owns the name so completely that most people assume a tribute (his is a surname — the given name borrows his fame, not his name)
- Its fortunes rise and fall with retro rock fashion, and it is currently falling
