Rising since 2020, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Jaquon since 1988
Babies named Jaquon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 295 |
| 2000s | 312 |
| 2010s | 75 |
| 2020s | 29 |
Meaning & origin
Jaquon is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1988 and reached its peak popularity in 2000. It belongs to a distinctive class of names created by blending a familiar initial syllable with a fashionable ending. Since 2020, its use has been rising again, though it remains uncommon, with a 2025 rank of 8,243 and a frequency of about 1 in 189,786 births. The name was most often recorded in the 2000s decade, reflecting the popularity of similar coinages during that period.
Jaquon first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1988 and is understood as a modern invented name. It follows a pattern common in African American naming traditions, where a syllable like 'Ja-' is fused with a trendy suffix, in this case '-quon' (seen also in names like Daquon and Marquon). The name has no known roots in any established language or culture before the late 20th century.
Sibling names for Jaquon
Names that share Jaquon's style, for a brother or sister.
