Total births
185
Girls' name · since 1985
Jaquanna
Jaquanna has 185 recorded births since 1985 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1996 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 185
- total births
- 1985–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
185 girls have been named Jaquanna since 1985, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jaquanna recorded 185 times among girls since 1985, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2001.
- 185 total births
- 1985–2001 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 62% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
185 girls have been named Jaquanna since 1985, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2001.
- 185
- total births
- 1985–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Jaquanna was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
18 babies were named Jaquanna in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Jaquanna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jaquanna splits its recorded history at 1993: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1999 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1996 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jaquanna at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Jaquanna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2001
- Peak year (1996)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Jaquanna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jaquanna's strongest decade.
115 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Jaquanna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
54 births
- 1990s
1990s
115 births
- 2000s 16
2000s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 115 births (62% of all-time use).
Jaquanna by state
Where Jaquanna concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 6 | 3.2% |
New York share of Jaquanna's total US births 3.2%
6 of 185 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jaquanna? ▼
Since 1985, Social Security records show 185 babies named Jaquanna. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1996, with 18 births.
When was Jaquanna most popular? ▼
Jaquanna was most popular in the 1990s decade with 115 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Jaquanna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jaquanna are New York (6 births).
How long has the name Jaquanna been used? ▼
Jaquanna has been recorded in Social Security data since 1985, spanning 17 years of data through 2001.
What names are similar to Jaquanna? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jaqueline, Jaquelin, Jaquelyn, Jaquita, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jaquanna's data
- Jaquanna's decade-level peak was the 1990s (115 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Jaquannas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Jaquanna
Nearby Names Like Jaquanna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jaquanna
Jaqueline Girl
#2596 15,508 births
Jaquelin Girl
#6195 3,851 births
Jaquelyn Girl
#7661 2,741 births
Jaquita Girl
785 births
Jaquetta Girl
776 births
Compare Jaquanna side by side: Jaquanna vs Jaqueline Jaquanna vs Jaquelin Jaquanna vs Jaquelyn
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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, 1985–2001 (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. "Jaquanna: Baby Name Since 1985 - 185 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jaquanna. 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 Jaquanna 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.