Raiquan
A modern name of uncertain meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 87 living Americans carry the first name Raiquan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Raiquan today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raiquan births was 1996 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raiquan. 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 Raiquan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
87
~ 1 in 3,939,705 Americans
Peak year
1996
18 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2002 SSA rank
#12,072
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Raiquan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Raiquan from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 70 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raiquan 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 Raiquan 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 Raiquan
The name Raiquan is a relatively modern invention, likely created in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or etymological origins from ancient languages or cultures. There are no historical references to this name in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from various civilizations around the world.
While the name Raiquan itself is a recent coinage, it may have been influenced by certain linguistic elements. The "Rai" part could potentially be derived from the Arabic name "Rai," which means "shepherd" or "guardian." The "quan" portion might be inspired by the Japanese word "kan," meaning "powerful" or "virtuous." However, these are speculative connections, and the name's true origins remain uncertain.
Due to its modern nature, there are no recorded instances of individuals bearing this first name throughout history until recent times. However, here are five notable individuals who have carried the name Raiquan:
1. Raiquan Gray, an American football defensive lineman who played for the Los Angeles Rams in the National Football League (NFL) in the early 2000s.
2. Raiquan Clark, an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Memphis Hustle in the NBA G League.
3. Raiquan Douglas, an American professional mixed martial artist who has competed in various promotions, including the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
4. Raiquan Williams, an American artist and illustrator known for his vibrant and expressive paintings and drawings.
5. Raiquan Johnson, an American entrepreneur and business leader who founded a successful technology startup company in Silicon Valley.
As a relatively new name, Raiquan has not yet accumulated a rich historical legacy or cultural significance. However, as more individuals adopt this unique name, its presence and impact may grow over time, potentially shaping its future connotations and associations.
People
Raiquan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raiquan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Raiquan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raiquan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 87 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raiquan 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 3,939,705 US residents.
Is Raiquan a common name?
We classify Raiquan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 89 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raiquan most popular?
The single biggest year for Raiquan was 1996, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raiquan is about 29 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 Raiquan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Raiquan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raiquan 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 Raiquan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Raiquan 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 Raiquan 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 are called Raiquan?
Find out how many people share the name Raiquan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.