Jonquil
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jonquil first appeared in US Social Security records in 1987.
Over 55 babies have been named Jonquil in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jonquil is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,062 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,062
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Jonquil is also used as a girl name, ranked #66535.
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About the Name Jonquil
Jonquil is a boy name .
Is Jonquil a boy or girl name? Jonquil is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,062 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,535. Jonquil is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jonquil is currently ranked #28,062 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jonquil include Jon, Jonq, Jonqy, Jonqie, Uil, Uily, Uilie, Joy, Joie, and Jonkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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