MallowbyNames

Jacquese

jah-KEEZ · Of uncertain meaning; possibly a variant of Jacques or Jacqueline.

Peak popularity
1993
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Jacquese since 1964

Babies named Jacquese per year in U.S. Social Security records.

81624198020002020Most births 1993GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1960s50
1970s230
1980s645
1990s5759
2000s033
2010s00
2020s00

Meaning & origin

Jacquese is an American respelling that first appeared in 1964, reflecting a creative spelling trend of the late 20th century. The name saw its highest usage in 1993, with a recent trajectory remaining stable but very infrequent. Its derivation from French Jacques or Jacqueline places it within a tradition of names adapted from French originals, though the modern spelling is distinctly American. Despite never being among the most common names, Jacquese has maintained a steady, if small, presence, showing particular favor with parents seeking a unique twist on classic sounds.

Jacquese is a modern American respelling of Jacques, the French form of Jacob, or Jacqueline, its feminine counterpart. The name emerged in the mid-20th century, likely as a creative variation intended to give a distinctive spelling to the traditional sounds of Jacques or Jacqueline. It has seen sporadic use in the United States since the 1960s, with a peak in the early 1990s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jack, Jake, Jay

Variants: Jacques, Jacqueline, Jakquese

Sibling names for Jacquese

Names that share Jacquese's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Jacquese mean?
The meaning is uncertain. It is a modern respelling of Jacques, the French form of Jacob, meaning 'supplanter', or of Jacqueline, the feminine form.
Is Jacquese currently popular?
Jacquese is very rare today; it has not ranked in the U.S. Top 1000 since 2000. Its peak popularity was in 1993.
Is Jacquese a boy's name or a girl's name?
Jacquese is primarily used for boys, though it has been given to girls as a variant of Jacqueline.