Holding steady.
Popularity of Joquan since 1990
Babies named Joquan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 108 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Joquan is a rare modern American name, likely a creative combination popular within African American naming traditions. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1990, reflecting the trend of distinctive 'quan' names that emerged in the late 20th century. The name achieved its highest usage in 1997, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. In 2025, it remains an uncommon choice, with a stable trajectory. Joquan has no recorded associations with any specific U.S. state, indicating its sparse distribution.
Joquan appears to be a modern coinage, possibly blending the prefix 'Jo-' (from names like Joseph or John) with the suffix '-quan' (trendy in African American naming since the 1970s, possibly influenced by names like Kwame or Sequan). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1990 and saw its peak usage in 1997, with stable but very low frequency since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, Quan
Sibling names for Joquan
Names that share Joquan's style, for a brother or sister.
