Jacquez
A boy's name of French origin with 1,714 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Jacquez is a boy's baby name of French origin, a creative spelling variant of Jacques — the French form of James, ultimately from the Hebrew Yaakov meaning 'supplanter.' The -quez ending gives it a Spanish-French hybrid character that has been embraced primarily in African American communities.
With nearly 1,715 recorded births, Jacquez has found sustained appeal as a name that carries French cultural heritage with an American spelling twist. The -quez ending adds a rhythmic, memorable quality to this classic French name.
EtymologyShow more
Jacquez is cataloged under the French naming tradition. French names blend Latin roots with Norman, Frankish, and Gallic influences, often lending an air of elegance and formality.
In the U.S., Jacquez has been recorded as a boy's name since 1984, with 1,714 total births. Browse the French names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jacquez was #1942 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #6272, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 57 | #7347 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 210 | #4822 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 699 | #2260 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 696 | #1792 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 52 | #4661 | — |
The Story of Jacquez
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1998, Jacquez is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Jacquez are most likely born between 1988 and 2008.
How rare is Jacquez?
Only about 1 in every 257,143 babies born in 2024 was named Jacquez — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1984, peaked in the 2000s with 699 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Jacquez by the numbers
- Would fill 36 school buses
- Meeting one Jacquez per day would take 4.7 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(40 years, 1984–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | #6272 |
| 2023 | 10 | #7940 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7985 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8439 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6100 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6565 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4041 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5180 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4844 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5150 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5839 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4868 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4308 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4154 |
| 2010 | 34 | #3266 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3766 |
| 2008 | 30 | #3590 |
| 2007 | 46 | #2664 |
| 2006 | 43 | #2715 |
| 2005 | 37 | #2862 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1984–2024