Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Taequan

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

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#4,784 (2000)

Total Babies

146

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1994

First Year

2024

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#4784

Peak Rank

146

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Taequan

Taequan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1994, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 15 Taequans were born — ranking #4,784 that year. As of 2026, Taequan ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 146 Taequans 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 Taequan

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

Tarquin
Dequeen
Tacan
Taken
Taiwan
Takin
Ticken
Taguan
Daikon
Diwan
Texan
Takedown

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Taequan

What does the name Taequan mean?

Taequan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1994. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Taequan in 2026?

In 2026, Taequan ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Taequan most popular?

Taequan reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #4,784 that year with 15 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Taequan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Taequan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Taequan include Edouard, Chike, Keldric. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Taequan

Taequan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 146 births in the dataset. Taequan's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #4,784. Use the chart and map above to compare Taequan'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.