Jackson...popular?

spring_time · October 2009

This is my first post on this board. DH and I love the nn Jack, but we don't think it stands alone very well as a first name. We somewhat agreed on Jackson a couple of months ago, but when I mentioned it to my mom, she thought it is going become huge this year with Michael Jackson's death. I don't want people thinking it is a tribute name, and if it becomes too popular I think that will be the assumption. What is your opinion? Any other suggestions for a nn of Jack?

Melly Mel · October 2009

Jackson is becoming more popular but I don't think it is because of Michael Jackson. It still isn't one of the top names so I think you would be ok if that is what you are worried about. Jax is also popular lately.

starsmaycollide · October 2009

Jackson has been a popular boy's name for a while-it was #32 on the SSA list for 2008, and that was before Michael Jackson passed away, so that's a nonissue. People definitely won't be assuming your name choice has to do with that.

Personally, I don't think there is anything wrong with Jack a full name, that is also popular. I can't think of another name that would go with it, unless you named him John and called him Jack-people used to do before that before it became so popular as just a stand alone name.

sw_in_kc · October 2009

I don't think Jackson is popular because of Michael Jackson, actually it makes me giggle.

I do think Jackson is way popular, as well as just Jack.

lifesaboutmusic · October 2009

I know 5 little boys under the ages of 4 with the name Jackson/Jack. It is definitely very popular in my area. If you really like Jack but don't want to use Jackson you could always go with John nn Jack.

Alexandra1413 · October 2009

I named one of my dogs Jackson about 6 years ago. I absolutely LOVE that name, especially Jack for short. My mom who just moved to KS told me NOT to name my son Jackson because it is sooooo popular in the mid west. But who cares, if you love it go w/ it.

FutureMrs.Steen · October 2009

Jackson is ridiculously popular and super trendy. I love Jack and think it's a classic. You could also use John with Jack as NN because Jack is a traditional NN for John.

babydragonsister · October 2009

FutureMrs.Steen:
Jackson is ridiculously popular and super trendy. I love Jack and think it's a classic. You could also use John with Jack as NN because Jack is a traditional NN for John.

agree totally

pinchu · October 2009

I think Jack names are really popular right now, but if you love go with it.

tmp-792809250004364 · October 2009

I really love the name Jackson, my DH thinks it is too popular. It is one of our tops picks as names. DH also mentioned the Michael Jackson, thing and I told him that I didn't think naming our son Jackson would make anyone thing it has anything to do with Michael Jackson.

Good luck! This naming thing is hard! Confused

JenGK · November 2009

Jackson is popular enough in its own right that I don't think anyone will assume you have named your son after Michael Jackson. I love the name, but since my name and DH's both begin with J, we're hesistant to use it.

Worcbride · November 2009

Jackson is very popular right now

candycane3t · November 2009

I do not associate this with MJ but I have always loved this name.

10-4bride · November 2009

I like the name Jack/Jackson, and I certainly don't associate it with Michael Jackson at all! That said, I think name popularity depends on your network of family and friends...we know about 5 Jack/Jacksons so it's out for us.

ash.flea · November 2009

Jackson is the most popular boy name where I am. It's kind of insane how many there are right now!

SusanluvCharles · November 2009

I love love Jackson for the obvious reason. We don't call him Jack. If you like it go for it! Big Smile

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