Shaquann
An African American name meaning "God is gracious".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Shaquann. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shaquann today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shaquann births was 1994 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shaquann. 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 Shaquann. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1994
8 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1995 SSA rank
#10,079
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Shaquann: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Shaquann 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 Shaquann 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 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Shaquann
The name Shaquann has its origins in the African American community, emerging in the latter half of the 20th century. It is believed to be a combination of the names Shaquille and Quan, with the latter being a shortened form of Quanah, a Native American name meaning "fragrant."
While the exact etymology is unclear, some scholars suggest that Shaquann may have been influenced by the French name Jacques, which was brought to America during the colonial period. The name Jacques itself is derived from the Latin name Jacobus, which translates to "supplanter" or "one who follows."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shaquann can be found in the 1970s, when it began to gain popularity among African American families seeking unique and culturally significant names for their children. However, there are no known historical figures or notable individuals from earlier eras who bore this particular name.
In more recent times, several individuals named Shaquann have achieved recognition in various fields. Shaquann Buckley (born 1992) is an American professional basketball player who has played in the WNBA and overseas. Shaquann Sampson (born 1995) is a track and field athlete from the United States who specializes in the long jump and triple jump.
Another notable figure is Shaquann Moseby (born 1988), an American entrepreneur and founder of a successful skincare line. Shaquann Gilliam (born 1990) is a spoken word artist and poet from Chicago, known for her powerful performances addressing social justice issues.
Additionally, Shaquann Calhoun (born 1985) is a former American football player who played defensive back in the NFL for several seasons. While not an exhaustive list, these individuals represent the diversity of backgrounds and achievements associated with the name Shaquann.
People
Shaquann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shaquann as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shaquann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shaquann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shaquann 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Shaquann a common name?
We classify Shaquann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shaquann most popular?
The single biggest year for Shaquann was 1994, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shaquann is about 31 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 Shaquann in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shaquann a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shaquann 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 Shaquann still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shaquann 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 Shaquann 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 Shaquann as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Shaquann on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.