Boy · #12,106 in 2026

Equan

Name: Popularity of the name Equan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Equan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,106

Peak Rank

#4,759 (1991)

Total Babies

164

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1981

First Year

2014

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#4759

Peak Rank

164

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Equan

Equan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1981, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 11 Equans were born — ranking #4,759 that year. As of 2026, Equan ranks #12,106 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 164 Equans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Equan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Equan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Equine
Econ
Iwan
Yquem
Oquinn
Oquin
Sequin
Equa
Egon
Equines
Eakin
Eowyn

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Equan

What does the name Equan mean?

Equan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Equan in 2026?

In 2026, Equan ranks #12,106 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Equan most popular?

Equan reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #4,759 that year with 11 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Equan most popular?

Equan has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Equan.

Is Equan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Equan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Equan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Equan include Raphel, Deadrick, Deaundra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Equan

Equan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 164 births in the dataset. Equan's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #4,759. Use the chart and map above to compare Equan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.