Jaquez Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationHAH-kehz / /ˈhɑː.kɛz/Spanish; French
Meaning
Spanish: 'the son of Jacques'; French: 'supplanter'
Historical & Cultural Background
Jaquez is a variant of the name Jacques, which is the French form of James. The name James has biblical origins, derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov. In Spanish-speaking cultures, Jaquez is often used as a surname and has been adapted as a given name. The name reflects a blend of cultural influences, particularly from Spanish and French traditions.
Trend Summary
Jaquez has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years within the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jaquez
- Jaquezito
International Variants
- Jacques (French)
- Jaime (Spanish)
- Jakob (German)
Famous people named Jaquez
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Fictional characters named Jaquez
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jaquez was first seen in the United States in 1987. Jaquez has ranked as high as #1123 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Jaquez has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jaquez (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 41 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 63 |
| 1996 | 75 |
| 1997 | 64 |
| 1998 | 99 |
| 1999 | 131 |
| 2000 | 120 |
| 2001 | 132 |
| 2002 | 167 |
| 2003 | 140 |
| 2004 | 121 |
| 2005 | 90 |
| 2006 | 85 |
| 2007 | 100 |
| 2008 | 77 |
| 2009 | 64 |
| 2010 | 63 |
| 2011 | 52 |
| 2012 | 45 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 17 |