Total births
844
Boys' name · since 1993
Jaeger
844 babies named Jaeger in U.S. Social Security records since 1993, with the highest year being 2002. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4510
- among boys today
- 844
- born since 1993
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Jaeger currently ranks #4510 among boys' names in America, with 844 babies recorded since 1993.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jaeger has been recorded 844 times among boys since 1993, currently ranked #4510 nationally and more common than 68% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2025.
- #4510 among boys today
- 844 born since 1993
- 2000s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jaeger is currently the #4510 boys' name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 844 born since 1993, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4510
- among boys today
- 844
- born since 1993
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Jaeger vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4510
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Jaeger was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
47 babies were named Jaeger in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Jaeger compares
844 Top 34% higher than 66% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jaeger's all-time total is 130% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jaeger | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 844 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 47 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jaeger's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jaeger's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2021, with only 11 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 47, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jaeger at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2002
Current rank
#4,510
Active since
1993
Jaeger popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2025
- Peak year (2002)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Jaeger by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jaeger's strongest decade.
319 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Jaeger births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 123
1990s
123 births
- 2000s
2000s
319 births
- 2010s
2010s
275 births
- 2020s 127
2020s
127 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 319 births (38% of all-time use).
How Jaeger compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jaeger's total volume
Jaeger vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jaeger by state
Where Jaeger concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Washington | | 29 | 3.4% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 24 | 2.8% |
| #3 | California | | 16 | 1.9% |
| #4 | Texas | | 10 | 1.2% |
Washington share of Jaeger's total US births 3.4%
Even split
29 of 844 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jaeger? ▼
Jaeger has been given to 844 babies in the U.S. since 1993, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4510 as of the latest data. 47 babies were born in 2002, its single highest year.
When was Jaeger most popular? ▼
Jaeger was most popular in the 2000s decade with 319 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Jaeger most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jaeger are Washington (29 births), Minnesota (24 births), California (16 births).
How long has the name Jaeger been used? ▼
Records for Jaeger go back to 1993, giving 33 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jaeger? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jaeden, Jael, Jaedon, Jaedyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jaeger's data
- Jaeger's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (319 total births) through the 2020s (127) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Washington records the most Jaegers (29 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Washington names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jaeger
Nearby Names Like Jaeger
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jaeger
Jaeden Boy
#2818 5,282 births
Jael Boy
#1368 3,387 births
Jaedon Boy
2,145 births
Jaedyn Boy
#6078 2,110 births
Jae Boy
#3805 1,700 births
Compare Jaeger side by side: Jaeger vs Jaeden Jaeger vs Jael Jaeger vs Jaedon
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1993–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jaeger: #4510 Boys' Name - 844 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jaeger. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jaeger draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.