Unisex name · peaked 1978

Jaquay

Every Jaquay since 1977 — 579 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#12,814
among boys
Babies in 2025
5
named Jaquay
Peak year
1978
57 babies
All-time total
579
since 1977

The story of Jaquay

Jaquay is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,814 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1977, 579 American babies have been named Jaquay — about 73% boys and 27% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1978, when 57 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jaquay stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jaquay year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 5 #12,814
2024
2023
2022 8 #9,350
2021 5 #12,940
2020 7 #9,990
2019 9 #8,483
2018 5 #12,998
2017 8 #9,209
2016
2015 5 #12,904
2014
2013 7 #10,112
2012 7 #10,171
2011 7 #10,081
2010 6 #11,334
2009 12 #6,989
2008 14 #6,222
2007 14 #6,055
2006 12 #6,642
2005 14 #5,698
2004 14 #5,611
2003 13 #5,691
2002 20 #4,100
2001 29 #3,098
2000 15 #4,894
1995 8 #9,942 12 #4,934
1990 10 #8,124 7 #6,733
1985 5 #6,992
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jaquay in 2025?

Jaquay ranked #12,814 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jaquay?

579 babies have been named Jaquay in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jaquay most popular?

Jaquay peaked in 1978, when 57 newborns received the name.

Is Jaquay a boy or girl name?

Jaquay is used for both: about 27% of babies named Jaquay have been girls and 73% boys.

Is the name Jaquay rising or falling?

Jaquay is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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