Jayquon
An invented name blending the names Jay and Quon.
Name Census estimates that about 64 living Americans carry the first name Jayquon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jayquon today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jayquon births was 1998 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jayquon. 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 Jayquon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
64
~ 1 in 5,355,537 Americans
Peak year
1998
10 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2010 SSA rank
#11,372
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Jayquon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jayquon from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 33 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
Jayquon 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 Jayquon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jayquon
The given name Jayquon has its origins in African American culture, emerging in the late 20th century. It is a unique and modern creation, blending elements from various linguistic roots and cultural influences.
The name Jayquon does not have a direct connection to any specific ancient language or historical period. It is a relatively recent coinage, likely derived from a combination of the popular names Jayden and Quon, which themselves have roots in Hebrew and West African origins respectively.
While Jayquon does not appear in any ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, its component elements can be traced to various cultural traditions. The "Jay" portion may be influenced by the Hebrew name Yaden, meaning "God has judged," while the "Quon" component could be linked to West African names like Kwon or Kwame.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Jayquon are difficult to pinpoint precisely, as it is a modern creation. However, it is believed to have gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly within African American communities in urban areas.
As a relatively new name, Jayquon has not been widely used throughout history. However, there are a few notable individuals who bear this name:
1. Jayquon Williams, an American football player who played defensive back for the University of Cincinnati from 2013 to 2016.
2. Jayquon Brisbon, an American entrepreneur and social media influencer, known for his work in promoting positivity and self-improvement.
3. Jayquon Burney, an American basketball player who played for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore from 2014 to 2018.
4. Jayquon Buckles, an American high school basketball player from Ohio, who received numerous collegiate scholarship offers.
5. Jayquon Ratliff, an American football player who played defensive back for the University of South Dakota from 2015 to 2018.
While the name Jayquon is relatively new and lacks a deep historical lineage, it represents the innovative and diverse nature of modern naming practices, particularly within the African American community. Its unique blend of linguistic elements reflects the rich cultural tapestry that continues to shape and influence contemporary society.
People
Jayquon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jayquon 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
Jayquon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jayquon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 64 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jayquon 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 5,355,537 US residents.
Is Jayquon a common name?
We classify Jayquon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 65 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jayquon most popular?
The single biggest year for Jayquon was 1998, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jayquon is about 24 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 Jayquon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jayquon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jayquon 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 Jayquon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jayquon 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 Jayquon 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 have the name Jayquon?
See how many people share the name Jayquon on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.