Boy · #12,135 in 2026

Nyquan

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

Current Rank

#12,135

Peak Rank

#4,822 (2005)

Total Babies

147

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1993

First Year

2013

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#4822

Peak Rank

147

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nyquan

The earliest SSA record of Nyquan as a baby boy name dates back to 1993, when 5 babies received it. 2005 was its biggest year on record, with 17 newborns named Nyquan — #4,822 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 54% of all recorded Nyquans. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2013 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 147 Nyquans 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

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Names that sound like Nyquan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nyquan 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 Nyquan

What does the name Nyquan mean?

Nyquan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1993. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nyquan in 2026?

In 2026, Nyquan ranks #12,135 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nyquan most popular?

Nyquan reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #4,822 that year with 17 babies given the name.

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

Nyquan has historically been most popular in North Carolina, Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nyquan.

Is Nyquan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nyquan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nyquan include Edon, Manjot, Hever. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nyquan

Nyquan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 147 births in the dataset. Nyquan's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #4,822. Use the chart and map above to compare Nyquan'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.