boys' name 1986–2025

Jack

Jack is making a comeback — from #98 in 1986 to #11 in 2025.

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#11 ranked in 2025
1,004 registrations in 2025
55,865 total 1986–2025

Popularity over the years

That's a jump of 87 positions. Registrations grew from 77 to 1,004 (+1204%).

Peak popularity: 2008 (2,213 registrations, ranked #1).

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Peak 2008 · 2,213
Low 1986 · 77
Years tracked 40

Neighbours in the 2025 ranking

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By state & territory — 2025

How often Jack was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Jack popularity by state — 2025Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: 308 (rank #10)Northern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: 185 (rank #15)South Australia: 74 (rank #10)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: 302 (rank #8)Western Australia: 135 (rank #4)ACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Jack — popularity by state & territory in 2025. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in New South Wales (308 babies) , least popular in South Australia (74).

New South Wales
308 #10
Victoria
302 #8
Queensland
185 #15
Western Australia
135 #4
South Australia
74 #10
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory
Tasmania

In 2025: 1,004 babies named Jack across 5 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Jack?
Between 1986 and 2025, Jack was registered for 55,865 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Jack a popular name in Australia?
In 2025, Jack ranked #11 among boys' names in Australia, with 1,004 registrations.