Total births
1,705
Girls' name · since 1916
Jacquetta
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 1,705 babies named Jacquetta, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,705
- total births
- 1916–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Jacquetta sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,705 recorded since 1916.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jacquetta has been recorded 1,705 times among girls since 1916, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2002.
- 1,705 total births
- 1916–2002 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,705 girls have been named Jacquetta since 1916, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2002.
- 1,705
- total births
- 1916–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Jacquetta was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
55 babies were named Jacquetta in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Jacquetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jacquetta's SSA record in two at 1959 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1988 peak of 55, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jacquetta at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Jacquetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2002
- Peak year (1988)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 87 years of records
Jacquetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jacquetta's strongest decade.
392 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Jacquetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 16
1910s
16 births
- 1920s 99
1920s
99 births
- 1930s 110
1930s
110 births
- 1940s 119
1940s
119 births
- 1950s
1950s
229 births
- 1960s
1960s
244 births
- 1970s
1970s
337 births
- 1980s
1980s
392 births
- 1990s 147
1990s
147 births
- 2000s 12
2000s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 392 births (23% of all-time use).
How Jacquetta compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jacquetta's total volume
Jacquetta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jacquetta by state
Where Jacquetta concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 54 | 3.2% |
| #2 | Maryland | | 42 | 2.5% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 27 | 1.6% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 24 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #6 | New York | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.3% |
South Carolina share of Jacquetta's total US births 3.2%
Even split
54 of 1,705 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Jacquetta appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jacquetta? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 1,705 babies named Jacquetta. The most recent recorded year was 2002. Its busiest year on record was 1988, with 55 births.
When was Jacquetta most popular? ▼
Jacquetta was most popular in the 1980s decade with 392 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
Where is Jacquetta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jacquetta are South Carolina (54 births), Maryland (42 births), Oklahoma (27 births).
How long has the name Jacquetta been used? ▼
Records for Jacquetta go back to 1916, giving 87 years of history through 2002.
What names are similar to Jacquetta? ▼
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 Jacquetta's data
- Jacquetta's decade-level peak was the 1980s (392 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Carolina records the most Jacquettas (54 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina 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 Jacquetta
Nearby Names Like Jacquetta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jacquetta
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 Jacquetta side by side: Jacquetta vs Jacqueline Jacquetta vs Jackie Jacquetta vs Jacquelyn
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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, 1916–2002 (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. "Jacquetta: Baby Name Since 1916 - 1,705 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jacquetta. 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 Jacquetta 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.