Anquavious
A masculine given name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Anquavious. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Anquavious today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anquavious births was 2001 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anquavious. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Anquavious. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2001
5 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#10,655
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Anquavious: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Anquavious by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Anquavious during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Anquavious
The given name Anquavious is a relatively modern invention, likely originating from a combination of the Latin prefix "anqu-" meaning "to go around" or "to encompass," and the suffix "-vious" derived from the Latin word "via," meaning "road" or "way." This unusual name appears to be a creative construction rather than having roots in any specific language or culture.
Despite its peculiar form, the name Anquavious does not seem to have any significant historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or notable historical records. Its unique composition suggests that it was likely coined in recent times, perhaps as a novel combination of existing linguistic elements.
Due to its modern origin and relatively uncommon usage, there are limited recorded examples of individuals bearing the name Anquavious throughout history. However, here are a few notable mentions:
1. Anquavious Pollitt (born 1985) is an American basketball player who played for several teams in the NBA G League and internationally.
2. Anquavious Mims (born 1992) is an American football cornerback who played college football at Western Kentucky University.
3. Anquavious Grimes (born 1997) is an American football defensive back who played college football at Mississippi State University.
4. Anquavious Holman (birth year unknown) is an American gospel singer and musician based in Atlanta, Georgia.
5. Anquavious Watkins (birth year unknown) is an American singer-songwriter and record producer from Memphis, Tennessee, known for his work in the R&B and hip-hop genres.
While the name Anquavious may not have a rich historical background or widespread usage, its unique construction and modern origins reflect the creative processes involved in naming practices in contemporary times.
People
Anquavious + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anquavious as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Anquavious: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anquavious?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anquavious going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Anquavious a common name?
We classify Anquavious as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anquavious most popular?
The single biggest year for Anquavious was 2001, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anquavious is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Anquavious in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anquavious a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anquavious in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Anquavious still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anquavious in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Anquavious can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Anquavious?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.