Jagger
Jagger: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Jagger
Root meaning: “peddler”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Occupational surname from Yorkshire, jagger (“peddler”). The modern given name use is partly after Mick Jagger.
How popular is Jagger?
Since 1880, 210 girls and 8,238 boys in the U.S. have been named Jagger (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5688 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #556 in 2012. In 2025 it ranked #885 for boys, with 269 babies given the name.
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Jagger FAQ
What does the name Jagger mean?
Jagger traces back to a root meaning "peddler". A male given name transferred from the surname. Occupational surname from Yorkshire, jagger (“peddler”). The modern given name use is partly after Mick Jagger.
What is the origin of the name Jagger?
Jagger is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Jagger?
Since 1880, 210 girls and 8,238 boys in the U.S. have been named Jagger (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5688 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #556 in 2012. In 2025 it ranked #885 for boys, with 269 babies given the name.
Is Jagger a boy or girl name?
Jagger is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 210 girls and 8,238 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.