Jackson
Jackson began as an English surname meaning "son of Jack" (Jack being a medieval form of John). The name crossed from surname to first-name usage in the late 20th century, part of the broader trend of using surnames as first names. Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) was the seventh US President, and Stonewall Jackson (1824-1863) was a Confederate general. Jackson entered the US top 1000 in 1880 and rocketed. It entered the top 20 in 2014 and continues to climb. The peak was driven partly by the broader trend toward surname-as-first-name and partly by Michael Jackson (1958-2009), the singer whose "Thriller" (1982) is the best-selling album of all time. Jackson (the actor Jackson Pollock, 1912-1956, the painter) gave the name artistic weight. I find Jackson has a sleek, modern quality — the "J" opening is firm, and the "son" ending gives it a slight masculine echo. Jackson is one of the most successful surname-as-first-name transitions of the 21st century. Jackson is a male name of English (surname) origin that means "Son of Jack". Sleek, modern, and friendly. The name sounds confident. Jacksons tend to be outgoing. US top 20 since 2014. Rising. Well-known people named Jackson include Andrew Jackson (US President), Michael Jackson (singer), Stonewall Jackson (general), Jackson (English surname). Common variations and related forms of Jackson include Jaxon (modern variant), Jaxson (modern), Jax (short form), Jack (root name).