Shaquan Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsha-KWAN / ʃəˈkwɑnAfrican American; English
Meaning
African American: God is gracious; English: a combination of Sha and Quan
Historical & Cultural Background
Shaquan is a modern name that emerged within African American communities in the United States. It reflects a trend of creating unique names by blending sounds and syllables. The name is often associated with a sense of cultural identity and individuality.
Trend Summary
Shaquan has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly among African American communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shaquon
- Shaquan
International Variants
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Famous people named Shaquan
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Fictional characters named Shaquan
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shaquan was first seen in the United States in 1978. Shaquan has ranked as high as #993 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Shaquan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shaquan (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 21 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 40 |
| 1989 | 35 |
| 1990 | 69 |
| 1991 | 83 |
| 1992 | 103 |
| 1993 | 141 |
| 1994 | 244 |
| 1995 | 173 |
| 1996 | 136 |
| 1997 | 143 |
| 1998 | 116 |
| 1999 | 81 |
| 2000 | 86 |
| 2001 | 61 |
| 2002 | 44 |
| 2003 | 43 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 5 |