Total births
405
Unisex name · since 1988
Jaquel
405 babies named Jaquel in U.S. Social Security records since 1988, with the highest year being 1998. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #12859
- among boys today
- 405
- born since 1988
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jaquel is the #12859 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 405 recorded since 1988.
Social Security Administration records show Jaquel recorded 405 times among boys since 1988, holding rank #12859 nationally today, ahead of 10% of boys, 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 1988 to 2024.
- #12859 among boys today
- 405 born since 1988
- 1990s peak decade
- 10% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jaquel is currently the #12859 unisex name in America, more common than 10% of boys - 405 born since 1988, peaking in the 1990s.
- #12859
- among boys today
- 405
- born since 1988
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other boys
Jaquel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12859
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 10% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Jaquel was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
28 babies were named Jaquel in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
How Jaquel compares
405 Top 48% higher than 52% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jaquel's all-time total is 10% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jaquel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 405 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jaquel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jaquel's full recorded timeline at 2004, 35% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 65% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2019, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1998 peak of 28 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jaquel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1998
Current rank
#12,859
Active since
1988
Jaquel popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2024
- Peak year (1998)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Jaquel popularity over time - girls
123 total births recorded since 1970 (Jaquel as girls' name)
Jaquel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jaquel's strongest decade.
177 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Jaquel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
177 births
- 2000s
2000s
163 births
- 2010s 37
2010s
37 births
- 2020s 22
2020s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 177 births (44% of all-time use).
Jaquel by state
Where Jaquel concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 16 | 4.0% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #3 | South Carolina | | 5 | 1.2% |
New York share of Jaquel's total US births 4.0%
Even split
16 of 405 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jaquel? ▼
Since 1988, Social Security records show 405 babies named Jaquel. Today it holds rank #12859 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1998, with 28 births.
When was Jaquel most popular? ▼
Jaquel was most popular in the 1990s decade with 177 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Jaquel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jaquel are New York (16 births), North Carolina (5 births), South Carolina (5 births).
Is Jaquel a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jaquel is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 405 births, and as a girl's name it has 123 births.
How long has the name Jaquel been used? ▼
Records for Jaquel go back to 1988, giving 37 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Jaquel? ▼
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 Jaquel's data
- Jaquel's decade-level peak was the 1990s (177 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Jaquels (16 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 Jaquel
Nearby Names Like Jaquel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jaquel
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 Jaquel side by side: Jaquel vs Jaquan Jaquel vs Jaquez Jaquel vs Jaquarius
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jaquel
Dsean #12858
337 births · Peak 2002
Quindarius #12860
447 births · Peak 2001
Decorian #12857
253 births · Peak 1997
Shota #12861
317 births · Peak 1993
Darreon #12856
352 births · Peak 2009
Briceson #12862
213 births · Peak 2011
Daishawn #12855
555 births · Peak 2001
Chrishon #12863
241 births · Peak 1998
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1988–2024 (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. "Jaquel: #12859 Unisex Name - 405 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jaquel. 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 Jaquel 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 June 2026.