Holding steady.
Popularity of Shaquon since 1988
Babies named Shaquon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 11 |
| 1990s | 13 | 108 |
| 2000s | 0 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shaquon is a modern American name that first entered the Social Security Administration's records in 1988. Its peak year was 1994, reflecting the broader trend of inventive, sound-driven names popularized in African American communities during the late 20th century. Although it never ranked among the top 1000 names nationally, its usage pattern remained stable through the 1990s. Shaquon exemplifies the creative freedom of modern naming conventions, where phonetic appeal outweighs traditional etymology.
Shaquon is a modern invented name, likely influenced by the popular prefix 'Sha-' from names like Shaquille, combined with the suffix '-quon' or '-won.' It first appeared in the United States in the late 1980s and saw peak usage in the early 1990s, typical of creative, African American naming traditions.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shaq, Quon
Sibling names for Shaquon
Names that share Shaquon's style, for a brother or sister.
