Total births
423
Unisex name · since 1977
Jaquay
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 423 babies named Jaquay, peaking in 2001. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 423
- total births
- 1977–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Jaquay is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 423 have been recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Jaquay recorded 423 times among boys since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- 423 total births
- 1977–2025 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
423 boys have been named Jaquay since 1977, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2025.
- 423
- total births
- 1977–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Jaquay was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
29 babies were named Jaquay in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
Jaquay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jaquay's full recorded timeline at 2003, 41% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 59% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1977, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2001 peak of 29 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jaquay at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
2001
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Jaquay popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2001)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Jaquay popularity over time - girls
156 total births recorded since 1977 (Jaquay as girls' name)
Jaquay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jaquay's strongest decade.
157 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Jaquay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 35
1970s
35 births
- 1980s 18
1980s
18 births
- 1990s
1990s
134 births
- 2000s
2000s
157 births
- 2010s 54
2010s
54 births
- 2020s 25
2020s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 157 births (37% of all-time use).
Jaquay by state
Where Jaquay concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 12 | 2.8% |
| #2 | Florida | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 5 | 1.2% |
Texas share of Jaquay's total US births 2.8%
Even split
12 of 423 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jaquay? ▼
Jaquay has been given to 423 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2025. 29 babies were born in 2001, its single highest year.
When was Jaquay most popular? ▼
Jaquay was most popular in the 2000s decade with 157 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Jaquay most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jaquay are Texas (12 births), Florida (5 births), New Jersey (5 births).
Is Jaquay a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jaquay is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 423 births, and as a girl's name it has 156 births.
How long has the name Jaquay been used? ▼
Records for Jaquay go back to 1977, giving 49 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jaquay? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jaquan, Jaquez, Jaquarius, Jaquavious, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jaquay's data
- Jaquay's decade-level peak was the 2000s (157 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Jaquays (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Jaquay
Nearby Names Like Jaquay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jaquay
Jaquan Boy
#2089 10,605 births
Jaquez Boy
#5539 2,160 births
Jaquarius Boy
#11389 867 births
Jaquavious Boy
#7987 841 births
Jaquon Boy
#12853 729 births
Compare Jaquay side by side: Jaquay vs Jaquan Jaquay vs Jaquez Jaquay vs Jaquarius
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, 1977–2025 (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. "Jaquay: Baby Name Since 1977 - 423 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jaquay. 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 Jaquay 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.