Total births
39
Girls' name · since 1976
Jaquelina
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 39 babies named Jaquelina, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 39
- total births
- 1976–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Jaquelina is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 39 have been recorded since 1976.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jaquelina has been recorded 39 times among girls since 1976, 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 1976 to 2015.
- 39 total births
- 1976–2015 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
39 girls have been named Jaquelina since 1976, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2015.
- 39
- total births
- 1976–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Jaquelina was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
8 babies were named Jaquelina in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Jaquelina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jaquelina's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1982 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jaquelina at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Jaquelina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2015
- Peak year (1982)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Jaquelina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jaquelina's strongest decade.
16 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Jaquelina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
13 births
- 1990s
1990s
16 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 16 births (41% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jaquelina? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 39 babies named Jaquelina. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 1982, with 8 births.
When was Jaquelina most popular? ▼
Jaquelina was most popular in the 1990s decade with 16 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
How long has the name Jaquelina been used? ▼
Records for Jaquelina go back to 1976, giving 40 years of history through 2015.
What names are similar to Jaquelina? ▼
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 Jaquelina's data
- Jaquelina's decade-level peak was the 1990s (16 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Jaquelina
Nearby Names Like Jaquelina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jaquelina
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 Jaquelina side by side: Jaquelina vs Jaqueline Jaquelina vs Jaquelin Jaquelina 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, 1976–2015 (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. "Jaquelina: Baby Name Since 1976 - 39 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jaquelina. 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 Jaquelina 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.