Jocques

A boy's name of French origin with 13 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Jocques sits in the vintage zone of American naming: first recorded in 1993, peaking in 1993, with 13 total births across its history.

The sharp, distinct quality of its ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.

Jocques is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Jocques is a boy's baby name of French origin, a variant of Jacques, the French form of James meaning 'supplanter.'

EtymologyShow more

Jocques appeared in SSA records in 1993, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly began breaking from generational naming patterns, experimenting with spelling, and treating naming as a form of creative self-expression. Its French roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.

With only 13 recorded births, Jocques has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

Total births

Since 1993

1993

Peak year

8 births

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Popularity Over Time

Jocques has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1993.

First appeared: 1993Peak: 1993 (8 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jocques
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1990s	13	#8009	—

The Story of Jocques

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1993, Jocques is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Jocques are most likely born between 1993 and 1995.

How rare is Jocques?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jocques is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1993, peaked in the 1990s with 13 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 1993–1995)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jocques
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1995	5	#9515	-3 (-37.5%)
1993	8	#6503	—

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Jocques is primarily a boy's name.

When was Jocques most popular?

Jocques reached its peak popularity in 1993 with 8 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Jocques?

Jocques is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 13 babies in the U.S. since 1993. Its peak was in 1993.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1993–1995