Jaquan Boy

Popularity: #852 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationjah-KWAN / /dʒəˈkwɑːn/

African American; English

Meaning

African American: God is gracious; English: a modern blend of names

Historical & Cultural Background

Jaquan is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It is often considered a blend of names like 'Ja' from names such as Jamal or Jalen and 'Quan' from names like Quanisha or Quinton. The name reflects a trend of unique and creative naming practices that gained popularity in the late 20th century.

Trend Summary

Jaquan has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Similar Names

JalenJamarJasiahJavaughnJaheemJaiden

Variants

  • Jaquon
  • Jaquan

International Variants

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Famous people named Jaquan

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Fictional characters named Jaquan

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Sibling Suggestions

JamalJadenJasmineJavonJaniya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jaquan was first seen in the United States in 1975. Jaquan has ranked as high as #775 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in New York, North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Jaquan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jaquan (2024)

StateBirthsShare
FL 8
27%
NY 6
20%
OH 6
20%
GA 5
17%
NC 5
17%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19755
19768
19777
197812
197911
19809
198114
198227
198328
198446
198543
198646
198776
1988116
1989151
1990183
1991281
1992307
1993372
1994536
1995504
1996504
1997524
1998544
1999567
2000536
2001514
2002476
2003380
2004495
2005366
2006349
2007289
2008270
2009226
2010195
2011185
2012169
2013148
2014135
2015103
2016109
2017107
201889
201980
202096
202181
202284
202368
202472