Holding steady.
Popularity of Jahquan since 1990
Babies named Jahquan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 122 |
| 2000s | 126 |
| 2010s | 48 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jahquan is a modern American invention, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 1990. Its precise origins are unclear, but it appears to be a blend of "Jah," a name for God, with the popular suffix "-quan" found in other contemporary names. The name reached its peak usage in 1997, with a stable trajectory since then. It has not ranked in the top 1,000 names nationally, remaining a rare choice. As a coinage of the 1990s, it reflects a creative naming tradition particularly within African American communities.
Jahquan appears to be a modern American coinage, likely formed in the late 20th century. It combines the syllable "Jah," often associated with the Rastafarian name for God (from Jehovah), with the fashionable suffix "-quan" (also seen in names like Dequan and Tyquan). The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1990 and saw its peak use in 1997, but overall remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jah, Quan
Variants: Jaquan, Jahquon
Sibling names for Jahquan
Names that share Jahquan's style, for a brother or sister.
