Jack
A English Diminutive of John name with Australian ranking history from 2008 to 2025.
Popularity of Jack in Australia
2024 #9→2025 #9Steady
Jack ranks 9th for boys in the latest available Australian data (2025). Its best recorded rank is 1st in 2008. Since first appearing at 1st in 2008, it has moved down 8 places overall. It held the same rank in the latest year-to-year comparison.
View yearly ranks
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #9 |
| 2024 | #9 |
| 2023 | #11 |
| 2022 | #7 |
| 2021 | #3 |
| 2020 | #5 |
| 2019 | #4 |
| 2018 | #2 |
| 2017 | #3 |
| 2016 | #2 |
| 2015 | #2 |
| 2014 | #3 |
| 2013 | #2 |
| 2012 | #3 |
| 2011 | #5 |
| 2010 | #1 |
| 2009 | #1 |
| 2008 | #1 |
Meaning
The name Jack is commonly linked to God is gracious.
In a nutshellJack means “God is gracious”.
Origin
Jack is usually described as an English diminutive of John.
Origin in briefEnglish Diminutive of John
Quick answers
Questions about Jack
Is Jack a popular name in Australia?
Yes. Jack ranked #9 for baby boys in Australia in 2025, placing it inside the current top 10.
Is Jack becoming more popular?
Jack held the same rank from 2024 to 2025. Over the full visible history it moved from #1 in 2008 to #9 in 2025.
Is Jack a girl or boy name?
On Baby Names Australia, Jack appears as a baby boy name.
What does Jack mean?
Jack is most commonly linked to God is gracious.
What is the origin of Jack?
Jack is usually described as an English diminutive of John.
Is Jack short for anything?
Jack is usually used as its own name. Nickname options include Jackie.
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About the data
Popularity figures use the Australian ranking datasets used by Baby Names Australia, with source-priority rules applied where public sources overlap.
Latest data year
2025
Last updated
2026-08-20