Jaquar
A modern twist on the name for the wildcat Jaguar.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Jaquar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaquar today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaquar births was 1998 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaquar. 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 Jaquar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1998
6 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
1998 SSA rank
#8,956
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Jaquar: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaquar 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 Jaquar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaquar
Jaquar is a given name with its origins shrouded in mystery and intrigue. It is believed to have emerged from the ancient Mesopotamian civilizations, where it was likely derived from the Akkadian word "jaqar," meaning "to be precious" or "to be valuable."
The earliest recorded mention of the name Jaquar can be traced back to the ancient Sumerian clay tablets, which date back to around 2600 BCE. These tablets were discovered in the ruins of the ancient city of Uruk, and they contained various lists of names, including Jaquar.
In the following centuries, the name Jaquar gained popularity among the ruling classes of the Akkadian and Babylonian empires. One of the most notable historical figures bearing this name was Jaquar of Ur, a high priest who lived during the reign of King Shulgi of the Third Dynasty of Ur, around 2100 BCE.
The name Jaquar also found its way into the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic records, where it was often associated with individuals of high social status or those who possessed exceptional skills or talents. One such individual was Jaquar the Scribe, a renowned Egyptian writer and scholar who lived during the 18th Dynasty, around 1350 BCE.
As the centuries passed, the name Jaquar spread across the ancient world, appearing in various cultures and civilizations. In ancient Greece, there was Jaquar of Thessaly, a celebrated athlete who competed in the ancient Olympic Games in 776 BCE and won several laurel wreaths.
During the medieval period, the name Jaquar gained popularity among the Arab and Persian cultures. One of the most famous individuals bearing this name was Jaquar al-Hakim, a renowned Islamic philosopher and polymath who lived in the 10th century CE and made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and medicine.
In the later centuries, the name Jaquar continued to be used across various regions and cultures, though its popularity waxed and waned over time. Notable individuals bearing this name include Jaquar the Navigator, a Portuguese explorer who sailed with Vasco da Gama in the late 15th century, and Jaquar the Alchemist, a renowned alchemist and occultist who lived in 16th century Italy.
While the name Jaquar is not as common today as it once was, it continues to carry a sense of mystery, sophistication, and timeless elegance, reflecting its rich and diverse historical legacy.
People
Jaquar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaquar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaquar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaquar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaquar 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Jaquar a common name?
We classify Jaquar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaquar most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaquar was 1998, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaquar is about 30 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 Jaquar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaquar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaquar 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 Jaquar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaquar 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 Jaquar 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 common is the name Jaquar?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.