Unisex name · peaked 1998

Jaquel

Every Jaquel since 1970 — 528 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
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Jaquel
Peak year
1998
34 babies
All-time total
528
since 1970

The story of Jaquel

Jaquel is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1970, 528 American babies have been named Jaquel — about 77% boys and 23% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1998, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Jaquel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jaquel 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
2024 5 #13,101
2023 6 #11,428
2022
2021 5 #12,941
2020 6 #11,189
2019 5 #12,969
2018
2017
2016 6 #11,301
2015 7 #9,995
2014
2013
2012
2011 8 #9,117
2010 11 #7,287
2009 14 #6,238
2008 9 #8,592
2007 13 #6,412
2006 12 #6,643
2005 11 #6,838
2004 24 #3,787
2003 20 #4,183
2002 19 #4,242
2001 25 #3,452
2000 16 #4,674
1995 6 #12,393 20 #3,368
1990 8 #9,609 9 #5,561
1985
1980 6 #9,547
1975
1970 6 #7,414
1965
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jaquel in 2025?

Jaquel did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Jaquel?

528 babies have been named Jaquel in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jaquel most popular?

Jaquel peaked in 1998, when 34 newborns received the name.

Is Jaquel a boy or girl name?

Jaquel is used for both: about 23% of babies named Jaquel have been girls and 77% boys.

Is the name Jaquel rising or falling?

Jaquel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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