Jayquan
Jayquan is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of Jay (bird or letter J) and the popular name element -quan.
Origin and history
Jayquan is a modern American invented name that combines the popular prefix Jay- with the suffix -quan. It emerged in the late 20th century in the United States as part of a trend of creating distinctive names with rhythmic elements. It remains relatively uncommon and is primarily used as a masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
1,726 babies in the United States have been named Jayquan since 1880. It ranks #3066 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1843.
States where it is most popular
- NY (50.2 %)
- NC (9.2 %)
- FL (9.1 %)
- VA (8.2 %)
- SC (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 51 |
| 1990-2000 | 582 |
| 2000-2010 | 719 |
| 2010-2019 | 290 |
| 2020-2029 | 84 |
Famous people named Jayquan
- Jayquan McCloud: Athlete, Basketball player
Nicknames
Jay, Quan
Fun facts
- Jayquan is part of a trend of late-20th-century American names using the popular -quan suffix.
- The name gained traction in the United States starting in the 1990s as parents sought unique rhythmic names.