Total births
417
Girls' name · since 1984
Jacara
Since 1984, U.S. Social Security records show 417 babies named Jacara, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 417
- total births
- 1984–2017
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
417 girls have been named Jacara since 1984, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jacara has been recorded 417 times among girls since 1984, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2017.
- 417 total births
- 1984–2017 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
417 girls have been named Jacara since 1984, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2017.
- 417
- total births
- 1984–2017
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Jacara was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
70 babies were named Jacara in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Jacara's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jacara's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 37% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 63%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1998 peak of 70, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jacara at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1984
Jacara popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2017
- Peak year (1998)
- 70
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Jacara by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jacara's strongest decade.
211 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Jacara births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 52
1980s
52 births
- 1990s
1990s
211 births
- 2000s
2000s
115 births
- 2010s 39
2010s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 211 births (51% of all-time use).
Jacara by state
Where Jacara concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 11 | 2.6% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 7 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #5 | New York | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #6 | Texas | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 5 | 1.2% |
Illinois share of Jacara's total US births 2.6%
Even split
11 of 417 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jacara? ▼
Jacara has been given to 417 babies in the U.S. since 1984, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2017. 70 babies were born in 1998, its single highest year.
When was Jacara most popular? ▼
Jacara was most popular in the 1990s decade with 211 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Jacara most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jacara are Illinois (11 births), Mississippi (7 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Jacara been used? ▼
Records for Jacara go back to 1984, giving 34 years of history through 2017.
What names are similar to Jacara? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jacqueline, Jackie, Jacquelyn, Jaclyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jacara's data
- Jacara's decade-level peak was the 1990s (211 total births); usage has since declined to 39 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Jacaras (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jacara
Nearby Names Like Jacara
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jacara
Jacqueline Girl
#585 426,088 births
Jackie Girl
#2283 91,253 births
Jacquelyn Girl
#2268 85,197 births
Jaclyn Girl
#2730 49,632 births
Jacklyn Girl
#2862 16,997 births
Compare Jacara side by side: Jacara vs Jacqueline Jacara vs Jackie Jacara vs Jacquelyn
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1984–2017 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jacara: Baby Name Since 1984 - 417 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jacara. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jacara draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.