Girl · #13,518 in 2026

Jacquita

Name: Popularity of the name Jacquita in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jacquita, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,518

Peak Rank

#4,015 (1988)

Total Babies

414

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1931

First Year

1996

Last Year

1988

Peak Year

#4015

Peak Rank

414

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jacquita

Jacquita first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1931, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 22 Jacquitas were born — ranking #4,015 that year. As of 2026, Jacquita ranks #13,518 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 414 Jacquitas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Jacquita

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jacquita is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Chiquita
Chiquito
Jacqui
Jacquie
Jacquetta
Vaquita
Laquita
Chaqueta
Jacket
Jackpot
Jackets
Juanita

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jacquita

What does the name Jacquita mean?

Jacquita is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1931. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jacquita in 2026?

In 2026, Jacquita ranks #13,518 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jacquita most popular?

Jacquita reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #4,015 that year with 22 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jacquita most popular?

Jacquita has historically been most popular in Oklahoma. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jacquita.

Is Jacquita a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jacquita is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Jacquita?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jacquita include Kerilyn, Dalisa, Shequila. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jacquita

Jacquita is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1931 and has accumulated 414 births in the dataset. Jacquita's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #4,015. Use the chart and map above to compare Jacquita's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.