boy's name
Jac
JAK (English)
- Origin Hebrew
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 3,566
England and Wales
#447
2025 births
Jac is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2025 it was given to 15 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Jac is a name of Hebrew origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2004, when 134 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 6,057 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jac Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 277 |
| 2000s | 1,095 |
| 2010s | 1,009 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 507 |
How Popular Is Jac?
In 2025, Jac was given to 87 babies in England and Wales, ranking #447 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Jac Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jac
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jac Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jac over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jac
- English JAK /dʒæk/
Sibling Names for Jac
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jac — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jac
How popular is the name Jac?
In 2025, Jac was given to 87 babies in England and Wales, ranking #447 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Jac a girl's or a boy's name?
Jac is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jac?
Jac has 1 syllable.
When was Jac most popular?
Jac peaked in 2004, when 134 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Jac a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Jac currently ranks #447 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.