Jaiquan
An African-American name possibly derived from a combination of Jai and Quan.
Name Census estimates that about 420 living Americans carry the first name Jaiquan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaiquan today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaiquan births was 2000 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaiquan. 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
420
~ 1 in 816,082 Americans
Peak year
2000
35 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2021 SSA rank
#9,181
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Jaiquan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaiquan from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 207 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaiquan 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 Jaiquan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaiquans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. New York, Florida, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Jaiquan, while Virginia, North Carolina, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaiquan
The given name Jaiquan is a relatively modern name with origins that can be traced back to the late 20th century in the United States. It is believed to be a combination of the names Jaiden and Juan, blending elements of English and Spanish naming traditions.
The name Jaiquan does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin, as it is a more recent construct, likely created by parents seeking a unique and distinctive name for their child. It does not appear to have any direct ties to ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from earlier eras.
While the name Jaiquan is not particularly common, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Jaiquan Frazier, an American football player who played defensive back for the University of Connecticut in the early 2000s.
Another individual with this name is Jaiquan Ibarra, an American singer and musician who rose to prominence in the late 2010s with his blend of R&B and pop music. He was born in 1995 and is known for his hit singles "Unconditional" and "Endless Love."
In the world of basketball, Jaiquan Lyle was a notable player who played for the University of Oregon and later transferred to the University of New Mexico. He was born in 1996 and played professionally in the NBA G League after his college career.
Jaiquan Prowell is an American actor and model who has appeared in several television shows and films since the early 2010s. He was born in 1993 and is known for his roles in productions such as "The Vampire Diaries" and "Greenleaf."
Lastly, Jaiquan Williams is an American football player who currently plays as a cornerback for the New York Jets in the National Football League (NFL). He was born in 1997 and was drafted by the Jets in the 2022 NFL Draft.
People
Jaiquan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaiquan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaiquan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaiquan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 420 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaiquan 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 816,082 US residents.
Is Jaiquan a common name?
We classify Jaiquan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 427 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaiquan most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaiquan was 2000, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaiquan is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jaiquan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaiquan 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.