Unisex · #7,595 in 2026

Shaquan

Current Rank
#7,595
Peak Rank
#663 (1994)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
-10%
👧 Girl peak #2,255 (537 total)
👦 Boy peak #663 (2K total)
👦As Boy Name
1978
First Year
2026
Last Year
1994
Peak Year
#663
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
49
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1975
First Year
2001
Last Year
1994
Peak Year
#2255
Peak Rank
537
Total Count
27
Years Active

The Story of Shaquan

As a girl name

Shaquan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1975, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 58 Shaquans were born — ranking #2,255 that year. As of 2026, Shaquan ranks #12,056 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 537 Shaquans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Shaquan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1978, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 244 Shaquans were born — ranking #663 that year. As of 2026, Shaquan ranks #7,595 for boys with 8 births, gradually falling (-10%). In total, more than 2K Shaquans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

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Names that sound like Shaquan

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

  • Jacquin
  • Shaken
  • Shocking
  • Shakin
  • Chicane
  • Schwann
  • Schicken
  • Szechwan
  • Sequin
  • Jawan
  • Shihan
  • Requin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shaquan

What does the name Shaquan mean?
Shaquan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Shaquan in 2026?
In 2026, Shaquan ranks #7,595 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Shaquan most popular?
Shaquan reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #663 that year with 244 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Shaquan most popular?
Shaquan has historically been most popular in District of Columbia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shaquan.
Is Shaquan a unisex name?
Yes — Shaquan is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 20% of Shaquans assigned female and 80% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Shaquan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shaquan include Hurley, Jens, Josef. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shaquan

Shaquan is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Shaquan's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #663. Use the chart and map above to compare Shaquan'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.