Holding steady.
Popularity of Tiquan since 1983
Babies named Tiquan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 150 |
| 2000s | 92 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tiquan entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1983, a period when invented names became a hallmark of individuality. Its peak year was 1994, but it never reached the top 1000 ranks, reflecting its status as a rare choice. The name has remained stable in usage, with no significant upswing or decline. Its formation follows a pattern seen in other modern coinages: a trendy prefix or sound combined with a strong final syllable. Tiquan's lack of a clear etymology underscores its status as a phonetic creation rather than a name with traditional roots.
Tiquan first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1983, coinciding with a period when African-American communities increasingly created distinctive names by combining phonetic elements. The name may be a blend of the prefix Ti- (common in invented names like Tiana) with the syllable -quan, possibly influenced by names like Quan or the Chinese philosophical concept. It has no known historical or linguistic antecedent.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: T, Quan
Variants: Tiquann, Tyquan, Teequan
Sibling names for Tiquan
Names that share Tiquan's style, for a brother or sister.
