Total births
610
Boys' name · since 1992
Jager
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 610 babies named Jager, peaking in 2001. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6047
- among boys today
- 610
- born since 1992
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
610 babies have been named Jager since 1992, making it today's #6047 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Jager recorded 610 times among boys since 1992, holding rank #6047 nationally today, ahead of 58% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2025.
- #6047 among boys today
- 610 born since 1992
- 2000s peak decade
- 58% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jager is currently the #6047 boys' name in America, more common than 58% of boys - 610 born since 1992, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6047
- among boys today
- 610
- born since 1992
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
Jager vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6047
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 58% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Jager was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
44 babies were named Jager in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
How Jager compares
610 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
Jager's all-time total is 66% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jager | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 610 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 44 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jager's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jager's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2001 peak of 44, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jager at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2001
Current rank
#6,047
Active since
1992
Jager popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2025
- Peak year (2001)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Jager by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jager's strongest decade.
259 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Jager births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 94
1990s
94 births
- 2000s
2000s
259 births
- 2010s
2010s
185 births
- 2020s 72
2020s
72 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 259 births (42% of all-time use).
How Jager 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 Jager's total volume
Jager vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jager by state
Where Jager concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 12 | 2.0% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 12 | 2.0% |
| #3 | Texas | | 10 | 1.6% |
Michigan share of Jager's total US births 2.0%
Even split
12 of 610 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jager? ▼
Since 1992, Social Security records show 610 babies named Jager. Today it holds rank #6047 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2001, with 44 births.
When was Jager most popular? ▼
Jager was most popular in the 2000s decade with 259 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Jager most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jager are Michigan (12 births), Minnesota (12 births), Texas (10 births).
How long has the name Jager been used? ▼
Jager has been recorded in Social Security data since 1992, spanning 34 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Jager? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jagger, Jaggar, Jag, Jago, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jager's data
- Jager's decade-level peak was the 2000s (259 total births); usage has since declined to 72 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Jagers (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Jager
Nearby Names Like Jager
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jager
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Jaggar Boy
231 births
Jag Boy
156 births
Jago Boy
122 births
Jaguar Boy
#12928 68 births
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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, 1992–2025 (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. "Jager: #6047 Boys' Name - 610 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jager. 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 Jager 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.