Marquan Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmar-KWAN / mɑːrˈkwɑːnAfrican American; English
Meaning
African American: variant of Marcus; English: derived from Mark
Historical & Cultural Background
Marquan is a modern name that emerged within African American communities. It is often seen as a creative variation of the name Marcus, which has Latin roots. The name reflects a trend of unique and culturally significant naming practices. It has gained some popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.
Trend Summary
Marquan has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional usage in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Marquon
- Marquann
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marquan was first seen in the United States in 1977. Marquan has ranked as high as #1168 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Marquan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Marquan (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1991 | 45 |
| 1992 | 55 |
| 1993 | 63 |
| 1994 | 86 |
| 1995 | 78 |
| 1996 | 71 |
| 1997 | 91 |
| 1998 | 81 |
| 1999 | 72 |
| 2000 | 78 |
| 2001 | 60 |
| 2002 | 76 |
| 2003 | 72 |
| 2004 | 59 |
| 2005 | 63 |
| 2006 | 64 |
| 2007 | 75 |
| 2008 | 60 |
| 2009 | 53 |
| 2010 | 46 |
| 2011 | 44 |
| 2012 | 34 |
| 2013 | 37 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 15 |