Jaquwan
A masculine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Jaquwan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaquwan today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaquwan births was 2002 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaquwan. 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 Jaquwan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2002
5 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#11,666
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Jaquwan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaquwan 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 Jaquwan 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 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaquwan
The name Jaquwan has its origins in the African-American culture, emerging in the late 20th century as a combination of the more traditional names Jacques and Juan. While the exact etymology is uncertain, it is believed to be a portmanteau of these two names, blending the French Jacques and the Spanish Juan.
This unique name first gained traction in urban communities, particularly among African-American families seeking to honor their cultural heritage while embracing a fresh and distinctive moniker for their children. The name's popularity can be traced back to the 1980s and 1990s, a period marked by a renewed sense of cultural pride and identity within the African-American community.
While there are no known historical references or ancient texts directly associated with the name Jaquwan, its roots can be traced back to the names Jacques and Juan. Jacques is a French variant of the biblical name Jacob, which means "supplanter" or "one who follows." Juan, on the other hand, is the Spanish equivalent of the Hebrew name John, meaning "Yahweh is gracious."
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jaquwan, though its relatively recent origin means that most examples come from contemporary times. One of the earliest recorded instances is Jaquwan Johnson, a professional basketball player born in 1989, who played for several teams in the NBA G League and international leagues.
Another notable figure is Jaquwan Sowell, a former American football player who played as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cincinnati Bengals and Jacksonville Jaguars between 2008 and 2011.
In the realm of music, Jaquwan Carrington, better known as Quanstarr, is a rapper and songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee, who has been active since the mid-2010s and has collaborated with various artists in the hip-hop and R&B genres.
Jaquwan Culbreath, born in 1996, is a professional baseball player who has played in the minor leagues for teams affiliated with the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers organizations.
Lastly, Jaquwan Walker, a track and field athlete from the United States, has represented his country in international competitions, specializing in the 400-meter hurdles event.
People
Jaquwan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaquwan 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
Jaquwan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaquwan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaquwan 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Jaquwan a common name?
We classify Jaquwan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaquwan most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaquwan was 2002, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaquwan is about 23 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 Jaquwan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaquwan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaquwan 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 Jaquwan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaquwan 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 Jaquwan 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 Americans are named Jaquwan?
Want to know how many people share the name Jaquwan? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.