Unisex · #8,766 in 2026

Jaqualyn

Current Rank
#8,766
Peak Rank
#6,619 (2007)
Total Babies
96
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #11,780 (11 total)
👦 Boy peak #6,619 (96 total)
👦As Boy Name
1999
First Year
2011
Last Year
2007
Peak Year
#6619
Peak Rank
96
Total Count
12
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1993
First Year
2006
Last Year
1993
Peak Year
#11780
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Jaqualyn

As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Jaqualyn as a girl name dates back to 1993, when 6 babies received it. 1993 was its biggest year on record, with 6 newborns named Jaqualyn — #11,780 in the national rankings. About 55% of every Jaqualyn on record arrived during the 1990s, its defining decade. Jaqualyn last appeared in the published SSA data in 2006, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 11 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1990s to the 2020s.

As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Jaqualyn as a boy name dates back to 1999, when 6 babies received it. 2007 was its biggest year on record, with 12 newborns named Jaqualyn — #6,619 in the national rankings. About 85% of every Jaqualyn on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. Jaqualyn last appeared in the published SSA data in 2011, with 8 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 96 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1990s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Jaqualyn

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jaqualyn

What does the name Jaqualyn mean?
Jaqualyn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Jaqualyn in 2026?
In 2026, Jaqualyn ranks #8,766 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Jaqualyn most popular?
Jaqualyn reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #6,619 that year with 12 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Jaqualyn most popular?
Jaqualyn has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jaqualyn.
Is Jaqualyn a unisex name?
Yes — Jaqualyn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 10% of Jaqualyns assigned female and 90% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Jaqualyn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jaqualyn include Coye, Dyshon, Brittin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jaqualyn

Jaqualyn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 96 births in the dataset. Jaqualyn's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #6,619. Use the chart and map above to compare Jaqualyn'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.