Declining since 1996.
Popularity of Naquan since 1976
Babies named Naquan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 36 |
| 1980s | 216 |
| 1990s | 597 |
| 2000s | 343 |
| 2010s | 123 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Naquan is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1976, reflecting a trend of inventive African American naming. Its peak year was 1997, but usage has declined since 1996, a trajectory that places it among names that had a brief window of popularity. While it never reached the top 1000, it remains a distinctive choice that fits within the broader style of names ending in the sound 'quan' (like Daquan and Tyquan). The name was most often given in urban areas, though no single state stood out as a dominant location.
Naquan is a modern African American name that emerged in the United States during the late 20th century. It appears to be a coinage, possibly combining elements from names like Antoine or Daquan with the fashionable prefix Na-.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Quan, Nak
Variants: Naquon, Naquann
Sibling names for Naquan
Names that share Naquan's style, for a brother or sister.
