Boy · #11,354 in 2026

Jaqual

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

Current Rank

#11,354

Peak Rank

#8,479 (1998)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1998

First Year

2004

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#8479

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jaqual

The earliest SSA record of Jaqual as a baby boy name dates back to 1998, when 6 babies received it. 1998 was its biggest year on record, with 6 newborns named Jaqual — #8,479 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 65% of all recorded Jaquals. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2004 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 17 Jaquals 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 Jaqual

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

Jokul
Jonquil
Jackal
Jekyll
Jocular
Jackel
Joggle
Jacal
Jacmel
Jaquish
Juggle
Jiggle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jaqual

What does the name Jaqual mean?

Jaqual is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jaqual in 2026?

In 2026, Jaqual ranks #11,354 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jaqual most popular?

Jaqual reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #8,479 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Jaqual a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jaqual?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jaqual include Manlio, Lamech, Detwan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jaqual

Jaqual is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Jaqual's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #8,479. Use the chart and map above to compare Jaqual'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.