Boy · #10,806 in 2026

Niquan

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

Current Rank

#10,806

Peak Rank

#6,013 (2001)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1996

First Year

2011

Last Year

2001

Peak Year

#6013

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Niquan

Niquan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1996, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 11 Niquans were born — ranking #6,013 that year. As of 2026, Niquan ranks #10,806 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 79 Niquans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s 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 Niquan

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

Naquin
Nixon
Nikon
Mcqueen
Nickson
Macqueen
Mcquinn
Mequon
Nicklin
Necron
Nihon
Moquin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Niquan

What does the name Niquan mean?

Niquan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1996. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Niquan in 2026?

In 2026, Niquan ranks #10,806 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Niquan most popular?

Niquan reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #6,013 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Niquan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Niquan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Niquan include Kehinde, Esaul, Wen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Niquan

Niquan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 79 births in the dataset. Niquan's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #6,013. Use the chart and map above to compare Niquan'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.