Holding steady.
Popularity of Jonquil since 1934
Babies named Jonquil per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 10 | 0 |
| 1970s | 33 | 0 |
| 1980s | 101 | 12 |
| 1990s | 60 | 33 |
| 2000s | 5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jonquil is one of the rarest floral names in American records. It first appeared in 1934, and its peak year came in 1987, when it was given to a handful of newborns. The name has never ranked in the top 1000, and its usage has remained stable at extremely low levels. It is used for both boys and girls, a flexibility that contributes to its rarity. The name draws from the fragrant jonquil flower, a type of daffodil, placing it alongside other botanical choices from the Victorian era. With no top states and a stable trajectory, Jonquil remains a truly uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a nature-inspired name that is distinct without being invented.
Jonquil is a floral name taken directly from the English word for a species of daffodil (Narcissus jonquilla). The word entered English from French jonquille, ultimately from Latin juncus meaning 'rush' or 'reed'. As a given name, it follows the Victorian fashion for flower names, though it has never been common and is used for both boys and girls.
Sibling names for Jonquil
Names that share Jonquil's style, for a brother or sister.
