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Jagger
BoyEnglish· “carter, peddler”
- Meaning
- carter, peddler
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- JAG-ur
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #885
- US babies 2025
- 269
- Best rank
- #556 (2012)
- Peak year
- 2012
Meaning and origin of Jagger
Jagger is an English name that is usually said to mean “carter, peddler”.
Jagger is an English surname from northern England, originally an occupational name for a carter or peddler, someone who carried loads of goods, from a dialect word jag, meaning a load. It became famous worldwide through Mick Jagger, lead singer of the Rolling Stones, and much of its appeal as a first name comes from that rock and roll energy. Jagger is bold, edgy and modern, with a sharp double g in the middle. It fits alongside names like Ryder and Maverick. Jag is a quick, punchy nickname.
Popularity over time
Jagger first appears in US Social Security records in 1991. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 22 different years, starting in 2001. Its best national rank was #556 in 2012, the same year it reached its highest count of 469 babies. In 2025, 269 babies were named Jagger, and it ranked #885 nationally. That is 32% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,395 in 2000, #763 in 2010, and #885 in 2025. Of the 8,238 US boys named Jagger since records began, 46% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 2,072 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Madden, Xzavier, Bentlee, Arian, and Bently.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jagger ranked highest in North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Nebraska.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | #209 | 6 |
| Oklahoma | #303 | 16 |
| Nebraska | #352 | 7 |
| Arkansas | #372 | 9 |
| Iowa | #419 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 97% of US babies named Jagger over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Jagger is usually pronounced JAG-ur, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with J and ends in “-er”.
Middle names for Jagger
A few middle names that flow with Jagger: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jagger
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jagger mean?
Jagger is an English name that is usually said to mean “carter, peddler”.
What is the origin of the name Jagger?
Jagger has English roots. Jagger is an English surname from northern England, originally an occupational name for a carter or peddler, someone who carried loads of goods, from a dialect word jag, meaning a load.
Is Jagger a popular name?
Yes. Jagger ranked #885 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Jagger a boy or girl name?
Jagger is mainly a boy's name. About 97% of US babies named Jagger over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Jagger?
Jagger is usually pronounced JAG-ur. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings