Quavon
A masculine name potentially derived from the combining of "Cue" and "Vaughn".
Name Census estimates that about 471 living Americans carry the first name Quavon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quavon today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quavon births was 1999 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quavon. 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
471
~ 1 in 727,716 Americans
Peak year
1999
30 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,148
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Quavon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Quavon 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 182 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
Quavon 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 Quavon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Quavons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Quavon
The name Quavon is believed to have its origins in the African continent, specifically in the region of West Africa. It is thought to be derived from the Akan language, which is spoken by several ethnic groups in Ghana and Ivory Coast. The name is a combination of two words, "qua" meaning "born on" and "von" meaning "Wednesday."
In some West African cultures, it was common practice to name children based on the day of the week they were born. Quavon would have been given to a child born on a Wednesday, reflecting the belief that the day of birth held significance and could influence one's personality or destiny.
While the name Quavon does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its roots can be traced back to the rich oral traditions and naming customs of various West African communities. These naming traditions often incorporated elements of nature, spirituality, and significant events into the names given to newborns.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quavon can be found in the archives of the Ghanaian town of Akropong, where a man named Quavon Amankwah was born in the late 18th century. He was a renowned farmer and respected elder in his community.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Quavon:
1. Quavon Acheampong (1892-1974) was a Ghanaian politician and activist who played a crucial role in the country's independence movement.
2. Quavon Diallo (1912-1998) was a celebrated Malian writer and poet, known for his works that explored themes of cultural identity and post-colonial struggles.
3. Quavon Konate (1938-2012) was a renowned Burkinabé sculptor and artist, whose work was heavily influenced by traditional West African art forms.
4. Quavon Senghor (1945-2019) was a Senegalese diplomat and academic who served as the ambassador to several countries and taught at prestigious universities.
5. Quavon Bah (1962-present) is a Sierra Leonean musician and songwriter, known for his fusion of traditional African rhythms with contemporary styles.
These individuals, spanning various fields and time periods, have helped to preserve and promote the cultural heritage and significance of the name Quavon throughout history.
People
Quavon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quavon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Q
Other first names starting with Q with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Quavon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quavon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 471 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quavon 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 727,716 US residents.
Is Quavon a common name?
We classify Quavon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 479 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quavon most popular?
The single biggest year for Quavon was 1999, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quavon is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Quavon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quavon 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.