Jaiquez
A masculine name of Spanish origin, possibly meaning "little king".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jaiquez. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaiquez today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaiquez births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaiquez. 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 Jaiquez. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#12,818
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Jaiquez: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaiquez 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 Jaiquez during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaiquez
The name Jaiquez has its origins in the ancient Nahuatl language of central Mexico, which was spoken by the Aztecs and other pre-Columbian civilizations in the region. It is believed to have emerged sometime between the 7th and 15th centuries CE, during the height of the Aztec Empire.
The name Jaiquez is thought to be derived from the Nahuatl word "xochitl," which means "flower." It may have initially been used as a descriptive name or a reference to a person's association with flowers or a particular plant. Over time, it evolved into a distinct personal name, with various spellings and pronunciations.
In the early days of Spanish colonization in the 16th century, the name Jaiquez was likely adapted and transliterated from its Nahuatl roots. It was recorded in some of the earliest records and historical documents from that period, although its exact usage and prevalence remain uncertain.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jaiquez was a Nahua noble and warrior who lived in the early 16th century. While his exact birth and death dates are unknown, he is mentioned in various accounts of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, particularly during the siege of Tenochtitlán (present-day Mexico City) in 1521.
Another notable figure with the name Jaiquez was a Nahua artist and craftsman who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was renowned for his intricate featherwork and was commissioned by Spanish authorities and the Catholic Church to create elaborate pieces for religious and ceremonial purposes.
In the 18th century, a Jaiquez was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region of Puebla, Mexico. He played a significant role in the local economy and trade networks, and his name appears in several historical records from that time.
During the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821), a military leader named Jaiquez commanded a battalion of indigenous soldiers fighting against Spanish rule. While his exact dates are uncertain, he is mentioned in various accounts of the conflict and is recognized for his bravery and leadership.
Another individual with the name Jaiquez was a prominent artist and muralist in the early 20th century. Born in 1895 in Oaxaca, he was part of the Mexican Muralist Movement and created several iconic works depicting the country's indigenous heritage and history. He died in 1968, leaving a lasting legacy in the art world.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Jaiquez, a name with deep roots in the ancient cultures of central Mexico and a rich historical legacy spanning centuries.
People
Jaiquez + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaiquez as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Jaiquez: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaiquez?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaiquez 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 Jaiquez a common name?
We classify Jaiquez 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 Jaiquez most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaiquez was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaiquez is about 20 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 Jaiquez in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaiquez a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaiquez 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 Jaiquez still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaiquez 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 Jaiquez 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 have the name Jaiquez?
See how many people share the name Jaiquez on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.