Declining since 2001.
Popularity of Jaquavius since 1990
Babies named Jaquavius per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 129 |
| 2000s | 198 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Jaquavius first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1990, a period when many modern 'Ja-' names gained popularity. The name reached its peak usage around 2000 but has been falling since 2001. Its suffix echoes other coinages like Marquavius, suggesting a pattern of name creation common in African American communities. Despite never ranking in the top 1,000, Jaquavius reflects the 1990s and 2000s trend of distinctive, rhythmic invented names.
Jaquavius is a modern coinage that appears to blend the initial 'Ja-' with the stylish suffix '-quavius', possibly influenced by names like JaMarcus or Marquavius. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1990s, peaking in usage around 2000 and declining thereafter. The name has no known historical or linguistic root.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jake, Quav, J
Variants: Jaquavious, Jakavius
Sibling names for Jaquavius
Names that share Jaquavius's style, for a brother or sister.
