Raquawn
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "superior, sublime warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Raquawn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Raquawn today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raquawn births was 1996 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raquawn. 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 Raquawn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1996
8 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#6,966
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Raquawn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Raquawn 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 Raquawn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Raquawn
The name Raquawn is a relatively modern name with obscure origins. It is believed to be a variation of the Arabic name Raqwan, which itself derives from the word "raqia" meaning "thin" or "subtle." The earliest recorded use of the name Raquawn is difficult to pinpoint, but it likely emerged in the United States in the late 20th century as a combination of different cultural influences.
While there are no direct historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Raquawn, it is possible that it was inspired by the Arabic name Raqwan, which has been in use for centuries. However, the spelling and pronunciation of Raquawn deviate significantly from the original Arabic form, suggesting that it has undergone a process of adaptation and modification over time.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Raquawn is Raquawn Vaughn, an American football player born in 1989. He played as a defensive back for various teams in the National Football League (NFL) between 2011 and 2016. Another notable figure is Raquawn Nunes, a professional basketball player from the United States, born in 1990, who has played for teams in various leagues around the world.
Raquawn Haynes, born in 1992, is an American rapper and songwriter known for his collaborations with several prominent artists in the hip-hop industry. Additionally, Raquawn Crayton, born in 1995, is a professional basketball player from the United States who currently plays for a team in the NBA G League.
Raquawn Rambo, born in 1988, is an American actor and model who has appeared in various television shows and films. While not a comprehensive list, these individuals represent some of the earliest and most notable people who have carried the name Raquawn throughout history.
People
Raquawn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raquawn 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
Raquawn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raquawn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raquawn 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Raquawn a common name?
We classify Raquawn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raquawn most popular?
The single biggest year for Raquawn was 1996, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raquawn 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 Raquawn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Raquawn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raquawn 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 Raquawn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Raquawn 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 Raquawn 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 Raquawn?
Find out how many people share the name Raquawn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.