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Jacqueze

A French feminine form of Jacques, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows".

Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jacqueze. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jacqueze today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jacqueze births was 2001 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Jacqueze. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.

Key insights

  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jacqueze. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

5

~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans

Peak year

2001

5 babies that year

Average age

25

years old

2001 SSA rank

#11,262

Tracked since 2001

Popularity

Jacqueze: popularity over time

Babies born per year

01345

Decades

Jacqueze by decade

The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jacqueze during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s505

Origin

Meaning and history of Jacqueze

The name Jacqueze has its origins in the French language, stemming from the masculine given name Jacques, which is the French form of the biblical name Jacob. The name Jacob derives from the Hebrew word "Ya'aqov," meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows."

The name Jacques gained popularity in medieval France, particularly during the Middle Ages. It was a common name among the French nobility and was often associated with the Catholic faith and the Jacobin order of Dominican friars. The variant spelling "Jacqueze" emerged later, likely as a regional variation or a creative adaptation of the original name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jacqueze can be found in historical records from the 16th century, where it appears as the name of a prominent merchant family in the city of Bordeaux, France. However, there are no known references to the name in ancient texts or religious scriptures.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jacqueze, although it has remained a relatively uncommon variant. One such individual was Jacqueze de Montfort (1543-1612), a French noblewoman and landowner who played a significant role in the religious conflicts of the French Wars of Religion in the late 16th century.

Another notable figure was Jacqueze Delacroix (1698-1765), a French artist and engraver known for his intricate etchings and engravings of landscapes and architectural scenes. He was a member of the prestigious Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in Paris.

In the 19th century, Jacqueze Beaumont (1812-1887) was a French philosopher and writer who contributed to the fields of ethics and political theory. His works explored the relationship between individual liberty and societal responsibilities.

Jacqueze Lecomte (1856-1920) was a French composer and music educator who made significant contributions to the development of modern music education techniques. He was instrumental in establishing music education programs in public schools across France.

Lastly, Jacqueze Dubois (1901-1978) was a French resistance fighter during World War II, known for her bravery and unwavering commitment to the French Resistance movement against the Nazi occupation. She received numerous honors and medals for her service and sacrifice during the war.

While the name Jacqueze has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, these individuals and their accomplishments have contributed to the rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance associated with this unique variant of the French name Jacques.

People

Jacqueze + last name combinations

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FAQ

Jacqueze: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Jacqueze?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jacqueze going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.

Is Jacqueze a common name?

We classify Jacqueze as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Jacqueze most popular?

The single biggest year for Jacqueze was 2001, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jacqueze is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

What does the SSA popularity chart show?

The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jacqueze in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Jacqueze a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jacqueze in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.

Is Jacqueze still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Jacqueze in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.

Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?

Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jacqueze can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.

Where does this data come from?

First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.

Does every first name have Census demographic data?

No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.

How many people share the name Jacqueze?

For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.

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