Holding steady.
Popularity of Tequan since 1985
Babies named Tequan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 187 |
| 2000s | 118 |
| 2010s | 59 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Tequan is a modern American coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1985. Its peak year was 1994, during the height of the -quan suffix trend in African American naming. Since then, its usage has remained stable but low, and it has never entered the top 1000 names. The name is not concentrated in any particular state. Tequan exemplifies the creative, phonetic naming pattern that emerged in the late 20th century, combining a simple 'te-' prefix with the fashionable '-quan' ending. Its lack of a traditional meaning or etymology positions it firmly as a modern invention, reflecting a broader cultural shift toward unique and personalized names.
Tequan is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1985. It follows a pattern of distinctive, rhythmic coinages popular in the late 20th century, often created by combining phonetic elements like 'te-' (from names like Terrence or Trey) with '-quan,' a suffix that gained popularity in African American naming traditions. Its usage peaked in 1994 and has remained stable since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Te, Quan
Sibling names for Tequan
Names that share Tequan's style, for a brother or sister.
