Jiquez
A combination name of possible Latin and Spanish origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jiquez. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jiquez today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jiquez births was 2004 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jiquez. 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 Jiquez. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2004
5 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2004 SSA rank
#12,214
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Jiquez: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jiquez 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 Jiquez 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 Jiquez
The name Jiquez has its origins in the ancient Mayan civilization of Central America, dating back to around the 3rd century AD. It is derived from the Mayan word "jitz'quez", which translates to "strong warrior" or "brave hunter". This name was commonly given to male children born into the noble class or to sons of revered warriors and hunters.
During the height of the Mayan empire, spanning from the 3rd to the 9th century AD, the name Jiquez was frequently mentioned in hieroglyphic inscriptions and codices, often in reference to influential rulers, military leaders, and highly skilled hunters. One of the earliest recorded bearers of this name was Jiquez Ahau, a renowned Mayan ruler who reigned over the city-state of Calakmul in the late 6th century AD.
Throughout the centuries, the name Jiquez has been associated with various historical figures known for their bravery, strength, and prowess in battle or hunting. One notable example is Jiquez K'awil, a Mayan warrior and chieftain who led his people in a successful defense against invading forces in the 9th century AD.
In the post-classical period, after the decline of the Mayan civilization, the name Jiquez continued to be used among the descendants of the Maya in present-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and other parts of Central America. One famous bearer of this name was Jiquez Xiu, a 16th-century Maya nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the resistance against Spanish colonization.
Another historical figure associated with the name Jiquez was Jiquez Cakchiquels, a prominent Mayan leader and diplomat from the 17th century, who was instrumental in negotiating treaties and fostering peaceful relations between different Mayan groups and the Spanish colonial authorities.
Jiquez has also been documented as the name of several influential individuals in various indigenous communities throughout Central America, including revered elders, spiritual leaders, and skilled artisans, reflecting the cultural significance and respect attached to this ancient name.
People
Jiquez + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jiquez 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
Jiquez: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jiquez?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jiquez 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 Jiquez a common name?
We classify Jiquez 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 Jiquez most popular?
The single biggest year for Jiquez was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jiquez is about 22 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 Jiquez in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jiquez a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jiquez 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 Jiquez still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jiquez 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 Jiquez 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 are named Jiquez?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.