unisex name
Jonquil
JONG-kwil (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 269
Jonquil is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 80% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2007 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1987, when 21 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1934.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jonquil Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 113 |
| 1990s | 93 |
| 2000s | 15 |
How Popular Is Jonquil?
In 2007, Jonquil was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jonquil
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jonquil Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jonquil over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jonquil
- English JONG-kwil
Sibling Names for Jonquil
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jonquil — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jonquil
How popular is the name Jonquil?
In 2007, Jonquil was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jonquil a girl's or a boy's name?
Jonquil is used for both girls and boys. About 80% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Jonquil?
Jonquil has 2 syllables.
When was Jonquil most popular?
Jonquil peaked in 1987, when 21 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.