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Jagger

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Pronounced JAG-ur /ˈdʒæɡ.ər/High

Meaning: From the English occupational surname Jagger, 'a peddler; carter; one who hawks goods,' famed via Mick Jagger. Carried into first-name use; used here for a girl though it leans to boys.Low

In 30 seconds: A rock-and-roll surname name: Jagger means 'a peddler; carter' (said 'JAG-ur'). More often a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English occupational surname Jagger, 'a peddler; carter; one who hawks goods,' famed via Mick Jagger. Carried into first-name use; used here for a girl though it leans to boys.
U.S. rank (2024)#10578 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 210

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920062024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jagger is an English surname, 'a peddler; carter,' turned given name — its rock-star ring owed to Mick Jagger. As a girl's name it is rare and edgy; more often a boy's name, which we note (said 'JAG-ur').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' use. Rare, surname-style, and bold.

Did you know? Jagger began as an English occupational surname for a peddler or carter — carried into first names on the swagger of Mick Jagger. It's used here for a girl, though it leans to boys, which we note (said 'JAG-ur').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Jagger — English surname 'peddler; carter'; cross-sex, boy-leaning

Variations

JaggarJagerJaeger

Nicknames

JagJaggie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jagger mean?

Jagger is an English surname meaning 'a peddler; carter,' now used as a first name.

How do you pronounce Jagger?

It's said JAG-ur /ˈdʒæɡ.ər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jagger a boy or girl name?

Jagger is used for both, but more often for boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Jagger?

Jagger is rare for girls and more common for boys in the U.S.

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