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Letter J Boy Baby Names 2026

Top 'J' boy names: James, Jack, John.

NameNumber of Births
James11,945
Jack8,748
John8,027
Julian7,603
Joseph7,303
Jackson6,582
Jacob6,152
Josiah5,509
Joshua4,773
Jayden4,653
Jeremiah3,840
Jonathan3,822
Jose3,678
Jace3,083
Jaxon3,073
Jonah2,828
Jasper2,804
Jordan2,732
Jameson2,609
Jude2,384
Jaxson2,365
Juan2,318
Jason2,224
Jayce2,199
Jett2,167
Jesus2,078
Judah2,050
Jesse2,002
Jaziel1,780
Joel1,633
Justin1,512
Javier1,252
Jensen1,207
Jeremy1,152
Jorge1,069
Josue1,026
Jax961
Joaquin925
Jaylen907
Jay809
Jared804
Jaden768
Julius759
Jasai719
Jalen711
Jake682
Johnny682
Jasiah607
Johnathan594
Jeffrey544

In 2025, the data indicates that boy baby names starting with 'J' continue to be incredibly popular in the United States, with James leading the pack by a significant margin at 11,945 births. Following closely in popularity are Jack with 8,748 births and John with 8,027 births, solidifying their status as enduring classics. Other top contenders include Julian (7,603 births) and Joseph (7,303 births), demonstrating a strong preference for traditional yet timeless 'J' names among new parents.

Data Source: USA Social Security Administration