Boy · #10,921 in 2026

Jahquel

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

Current Rank

#10,921

Peak Rank

#7,560 (1998)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1997

First Year

2007

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#7560

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jahquel

Jahquel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1997, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 7 Jahquels were born — ranking #7,560 that year. As of 2026, Jahquel ranks #10,921 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 29 Jahquels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s 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 Jahquel

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

Jokul
Jackal
Jekyll
Jackel
Joggle
Jacal
Juggle
Jiggle
Jugal
Jcl
Jokily
Jahel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jahquel

What does the name Jahquel mean?

Jahquel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jahquel in 2026?

In 2026, Jahquel ranks #10,921 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Jahquel most popular?

Jahquel reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #7,560 that year with 7 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Jahquel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jahquel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jahquel include Orr, Mckenley, Cassel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jahquel

Jahquel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 29 births in the dataset. Jahquel's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #7,560. Use the chart and map above to compare Jahquel'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.