Total births
214
Unisex name · since 1934
Jonquil
Jonquil has 214 recorded births since 1934 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1987 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 214
- total births
- 1934–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
Jonquil sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 214 recorded since 1934.
Social Security Administration records show Jonquil recorded 214 times among girls since 1934, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1934 to 2001.
- 214 total births
- 1934–2001 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
214 girls have been named Jonquil since 1934, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2001.
- 214
- total births
- 1934–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Jonquil was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
15 babies were named Jonquil in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Jonquil's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jonquil splits its recorded history at 1985: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1934 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1987 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jonquil at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1934
Jonquil popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1934–2001
- Peak year (1987)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Jonquil popularity over time - boys
55 total births recorded since 1987 (Jonquil as boys' name)
Jonquil by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jonquil's strongest decade.
101 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Jonquil births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
- 1970s 33
1970s
33 births
- 1980s
1980s
101 births
- 1990s
1990s
60 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 101 births (47% of all-time use).
Jonquil by state
Where Jonquil concentrates geographically, total births since 1934
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 2.3% |
Texas share of Jonquil's total US births 2.3%
5 of 214 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jonquil? ▼
Since 1934, Social Security records show 214 babies named Jonquil. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1987, with 15 births.
When was Jonquil most popular? ▼
Jonquil was most popular in the 1980s decade with 101 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Jonquil most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jonquil are Texas (5 births).
Is Jonquil a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jonquil is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 214 births, and as a boy's name it has 55 births.
How long has the name Jonquil been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jonquil since 1934 -- 68 years through the most recent 2001 data.
What names are similar to Jonquil? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Joni, Jonnie, Jonna, Jonathan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jonquil's data
- Jonquil's decade-level peak was the 1980s (101 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Jonquils (5 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.
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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, 1934–2001 (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. "Jonquil: Baby Name Since 1934 - 214 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jonquil. 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 Jonquil 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.