Jaquon
Variant spelling of Jacques, a masculine French name meaning supplanter.
Name Census estimates that about 708 living Americans carry the first name Jaquon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaquon today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaquon births was 2000 (57 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaquon. 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
708
~ 1 in 484,116 Americans
Peak year
2000
57 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,048
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Jaquon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaquon from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 312 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
Jaquon 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 Jaquon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaquons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Georgia, Illinois, Virginia recorded the most babies named Jaquon, while Mississippi, Alabama, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaquon
The name Jaquon has its origins rooted in African American culture, emerging primarily in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a modern invention, combining elements from traditional African names and Western influences. While the exact derivation is uncertain, some linguists suggest it may have evolved from the Arabic name Jakun or the Swahili name Jakobo.
Jaquon does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or early historical records. Its relatively recent emergence makes it challenging to trace definitive origins or associations with notable figures from the distant past. However, the name's distinctive sound and spelling reflect the cultural blending and creativity often seen in contemporary African American naming traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaquon can be found in the late 1980s, although it remained relatively uncommon until the early 2000s when it gained broader popularity. Unfortunately, there are no widely recognized historical figures bearing this name, as its usage is primarily a modern phenomenon.
While the name Jaquon may not have a long historical lineage, it has been embraced by various individuals in recent decades. Among those who have carried this name are Jaquon Parker, an American football player born in 1994, and Jaquon Pearson, a basketball player from Texas born in 1998. Additionally, Jaquon Hampton, a track and field athlete from South Carolina, born in 1997, has also represented this name.
Another notable bearer of the name is Jaquon Lowe, an American football player born in 2001, who has showcased his talents at the high school and collegiate levels. Furthermore, Jaquon Cradle, a basketball player from Alabama born in 1998, has made a name for himself in the sport.
It is important to note that while these individuals have achieved recognition in their respective fields, the name Jaquon remains a relatively modern and evolving moniker, reflecting the dynamic nature of naming practices within the African American community.
People
Jaquon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaquon 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
Jaquon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaquon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 708 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaquon 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 484,116 US residents.
Is Jaquon a common name?
We classify Jaquon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 720 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaquon most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaquon was 2000, when 57 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaquon is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jaquon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaquon 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.