Shaquan
- US rank
- #6,803
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #663 in 1994
12 babies were named Shaquan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,264 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1978–2025
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Shaquan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 142,857 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Shaquan, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Shaquan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryShaquan first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1994, when it ranked #663. Today it's #6,803, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowShaquan was 6.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 22,831 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 142,857.
- TrendShaquan has climbed 1,264 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,803. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Shaquan
Shaquan is a boy name of American origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-uan”. US birth records list Shaquan for boys from 1978 to 2025, in 48 of those 48 years. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked #663 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,803, with 12 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.4 | 185,185 boys |
| 1980s | 11 | 88,574 boys |
| 1990s | 67 | 15,015 boys |
| 2000s | 19 | 51,867 boys |
| 2010s | 8.1 | 124,069 boys |
| 2020s | 7.2 | 138,568 boys |
Other spellings of Shaquan
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
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Questions about the name Shaquan
What is the origin of the name Shaquan?
Shaquan has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Shaquan a boy or girl name?
Shaquan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Shaquan?
Shaquan ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1994 (#663).