Jayquan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAY-kwon / /ˈdʒeɪkwɒn/American; African American
Meaning
American: Combination of Jay and Quan; African American: Derived from the name Quan
Historical & Cultural Background
Jayquan is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It reflects a trend of combining traditional names with unique elements to create new identities. The name Jay is often associated with the jaybird, symbolizing joy and communication, while Quan is derived from various sources, including Chinese and African roots, meaning 'spring' or 'leader'.
Trend Summary
Jayquan has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jaquan
- Jaqwan
International Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jayquan was first seen in the United States in 1985. Jayquan has ranked as high as #1194 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in New York, North Carolina, Florida, Virginia, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Jayquan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jayquan (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 36 |
| 1991 | 49 |
| 1992 | 43 |
| 1993 | 41 |
| 1994 | 63 |
| 1995 | 53 |
| 1996 | 72 |
| 1997 | 76 |
| 1998 | 69 |
| 1999 | 80 |
| 2000 | 71 |
| 2001 | 105 |
| 2002 | 54 |
| 2003 | 67 |
| 2004 | 90 |
| 2005 | 79 |
| 2006 | 70 |
| 2007 | 76 |
| 2008 | 55 |
| 2009 | 52 |
| 2010 | 50 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 6 |