Jaquarius

A boy's name of American origin with 860 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#11479 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

Jaquarius has 860 recorded U.S. births across 34+ years, peaking at 61 in 2001. It occupies the space between “never heard of it” and “everyone has one in their class” — a name that feels personal without being obscure.

In the most recent SSA release, Jaquarius ranks #11479 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.

Jaquarius is a boy's baby name of American origin, an elaborate invented name combining the Ja- prefix with -quarius, evoking the zodiac sign Aquarius — the water bearer.

The Aquarius connection gives Jaquarius an unexpectedly cosmic dimension. Names blending astrological imagery with inventive African American naming patterns create something entirely unique, and Jaquarius has recorded nearly 900 births in U.S. records, showing genuine staying power.

EtymologyShow more

Jaquarius first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1990. First appearing in the 1990s, Jaquarius emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.

Its American classification suggests a path from american linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

860

Total births

Since 1990

2001

Peak

61 births

1990

First recorded

35 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Jaquarius was #2913 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #11479, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1990Peak: 2001 (61 births)Current: #11479

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jaquarius
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	37	#9227	▼
2010s	130	#7222	▼
2000s	438	#2589	▲
1990s	255	#3547	—

The Story of Jaquarius

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2001, Jaquarius is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Jaquarius are most likely born between 1991 and 2011.

How rare is Jaquarius?

Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Jaquarius — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1990, peaked in the 2000s with 438 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Jaquarius by the numbers

Would fill 18 school buses
Meeting one Jaquarius per day would take 2.4 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(34 years, 1990–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jaquarius
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	6	#11479	0
2023	6	#11415	-3 (-33.3%)
2021	9	#8454	-7 (-43.8%)
2020	16	#5558	+6 (60.0%)
2019	10	#7886	+3 (42.9%)
2018	7	#10103	-2 (-22.2%)
2017	9	#8434	+2 (28.6%)
2016	7	#10120	-10 (-58.8%)
2015	17	#5388	+7 (70.0%)
2014	10	#7806	+1 (11.1%)
2013	9	#8390	-10 (-52.6%)
2012	19	#4931	-1 (-5.0%)
2011	20	#4730	-2 (-9.1%)
2010	22	#4428	-24 (-52.2%)
2009	46	#2677	+13 (39.4%)
2008	33	#3379	-5 (-13.2%)
2007	38	#3049	-4 (-9.5%)
2006	42	#2763	-4 (-8.7%)
2005	46	#2476	+11 (31.4%)
2004	35	#2913	-13 (-27.1%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jaquarius a boy's or girl's name?

Jaquarius is primarily a boy's name.

When was Jaquarius most popular?

Jaquarius reached its peak popularity in 2001 with 61 births that year. It is currently ranked #11479 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Jaquarius?

Jaquarius is currently ranked #11479 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 860 babies since 1990.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1990–2024