Fuquan
Of Chinese origin, meaning "wealthy and prosperous".
Name Census estimates that about 215 living Americans carry the first name Fuquan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Fuquan today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fuquan births was 1979 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fuquan. 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.
People living today
215
~ 1 in 1,594,206 Americans
Peak year
1979
16 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
2004 SSA rank
#9,247
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Fuquan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fuquan from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 93 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fuquan 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 Fuquan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Fuquans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Fuquan
The name Fuquan has its origins in the Chinese language and culture. It is derived from the Chinese words "fu" meaning prosperity or wealth, and "quan" meaning full, complete or perfect. Together, the name can be interpreted to mean "abundant prosperity" or "complete wealth and abundance."
In ancient Chinese philosophy and teachings, prosperity and abundance were seen as signs of virtue, harmony, and living in accordance with the natural order of the universe. The name Fuquan reflects these values and the aspiration for a life of fulfillment and prosperity.
The earliest recorded use of the name Fuquan dates back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), a golden age of Chinese culture and civilization. During this time, the name appears in various literary works and historical records, often associated with scholars, officials, and people of notable standing.
One of the earliest and most renowned figures to bear the name Fuquan was a Tang Dynasty scholar and poet named Fu Quan (712-770 AD). He was renowned for his mastery of the classical Chinese literary forms and his works are still studied and admired today.
Another notable figure with the name Fuquan was a Confucian scholar and philosopher from the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD) named Fu Quan (1009-1083 AD). He was known for his teachings on ethics, virtue, and the importance of education.
During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), there was a famous general and military strategist named Fu Quan (1543-1613 AD). He played a crucial role in defending China against Japanese invasions and is remembered for his bravery and tactical brilliance.
In more recent history, there was a prominent Chinese calligrapher and artist named Fu Quan (1892-1983 AD). He was renowned for his mastery of the traditional Chinese calligraphic styles and his works are highly sought after by collectors.
Another notable figure with the name Fuquan was a Chinese-American physicist and academic named Fu Quan (1931-2021 AD). He made significant contributions to the field of condensed matter physics and was a professor at the University of California, Berkeley.
People
Fuquan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fuquan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Fuquan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fuquan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 215 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fuquan 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 1,594,206 US residents.
Is Fuquan a common name?
We classify Fuquan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 224 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fuquan most popular?
The single biggest year for Fuquan was 1979, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fuquan is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Fuquan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fuquan 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.
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.