Boy · #10,812 in 2026

Tequan

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

Current Rank

#10,812

Peak Rank

#2,618 (1994)

Total Babies

407

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1985

First Year

2023

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#2618

Peak Rank

407

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Tequan

Tequan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1985, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 28 Tequans were born — ranking #2,618 that year. As of 2026, Tequan ranks #10,812 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 407 Tequans 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

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Names that sound like Tequan

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

Taken
Taiwan
Takin
Taguan
Tacan
Daikon
Dequeen
Takedown
Taking
Talkin
Tarquin
Taction

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tequan

What does the name Tequan mean?

Tequan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Tequan in 2026?

In 2026, Tequan ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Tequan most popular?

Tequan reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #2,618 that year with 28 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Tequan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Tequan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tequan include Froilan, Chevis, Kendel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tequan

Tequan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 407 births in the dataset. Tequan's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #2,618. Use the chart and map above to compare Tequan'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.