Declining since 2002, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Jaquez since 1987
Babies named Jaquez per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 570 |
| 2000s | 1,096 |
| 2010s | 353 |
| 2020s | 111 |
Meaning & origin
Jaquez is a modern masculine name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1987. Its peak year of usage was 2002, and it has been declining in popularity since then. The name is most frequently given in Georgia, and as of 2025 it ranks 5,608th, with approximately 1 in every 106,755 newborn boys receiving the name. The origin of Jaquez is uncertain; it may be a creative respelling of the French surname Jacques or a completely invented name. Its emergence coincides with a broader trend of distinctive, phonetic spellings and invented names in the late 20th century. Despite its recent coinage, Jaquez has a modern, stylish sound that appeals to parents seeking a unique name.
Jaquez is a modern given name that first appears in official U.S. records in 1987. It may be an invented name or a creative respelling of the French surname Jacques, which derives from the Latin Jacobus, ultimately from Hebrew Ya'aqov. However, there is no direct historical link, and the name is best understood as a modern coinage.
Where Jaquez is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jaq, J
Sibling names for Jaquez
Names that share Jaquez's style, for a brother or sister.
