Rising since 2021, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Quavon since 1989
Babies named Quavon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 181 |
| 2000s | 182 |
| 2010s | 81 |
| 2020s | 36 |
Meaning & origin
Quavon is a rare, modern boy's name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1989, reflecting a trend of inventive, phonetically crafted names. Its peak year was 1999, and after a period of decline, it has been rising again since 2021, though it remains uncommon with a rank of 10,695 and a frequency of 1 in 284,679 births in 2025. The name is most likely a blend of the prefix 'Qua-' (as in Quan) and the suffix '-von' (as in Devon or Javon), a pattern common among contemporary coinages. While no top states are recorded for Quavon, it fits stylistically alongside names like Jaylen, Kyree, and Javon.
Quavon first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1989 and is believed to be a modern coinage, likely formed by combining the popular phonetic elements 'Qua-' (as in Quan) and the suffix '-von' (found in names like Devon and Javon). Its rise in usage during the 1990s reflects a broader trend of creative, uniquely spelled names in African American communities. The name has no known historical or linguistic derivation beyond its contemporary invention.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Quav, Von
Sibling names for Quavon
Names that share Quavon's style, for a brother or sister.
