Taqwan
A name of Arabic origin meaning "mindfulness" or "righteousness".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Taqwan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Taqwan today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taqwan births was 2003 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taqwan. 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 Taqwan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2003
5 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#12,549
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Taqwan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Taqwan 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 Taqwan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Taqwan
The name Taqwan has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with roots dating back to the medieval period in the Middle East and North Africa. The name is derived from the Arabic word "taqwa," which means "piety" or "righteousness." It is believed to have been used as a name for individuals who embodied these virtues or were born into religious or scholarly families.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taqwan can be found in historical texts from the 10th century, where it was mentioned as the name of a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian from Persia. This scholar, known as Taqwan al-Isfahani, was renowned for his contributions to the field of Quranic exegesis and his teachings on Islamic jurisprudence.
In the 12th century, another notable figure named Taqwan al-Naysaburi gained recognition as a celebrated poet and calligrapher in the Persian court. His works were widely admired for their eloquence and artistic mastery, and he is considered one of the leading figures in the golden age of Persian literature.
The name Taqwan also holds significance in religious scriptures and texts. In the Quran, the concept of "taqwa" is frequently mentioned as a fundamental principle of Islamic faith, emphasizing the importance of God-consciousness and leading a righteous life.
Throughout history, several other individuals have borne the name Taqwan, including:
1. Taqwan ibn Ibrahim (d. 1150 CE), a renowned Sufi mystic and scholar from present-day Iran, known for his teachings on spiritual enlightenment and self-purification.
2. Taqwan al-Dimashqi (1256-1327 CE), a Syrian historian and writer who authored several comprehensive works on the history of Muslim dynasties and rulers.
3. Taqwan al-Andalusi (1165-1239 CE), a celebrated mathematician and astronomer from Andalusia (modern-day Spain), who made significant contributions to the advancement of these fields during the Islamic Golden Age.
4. Taqwan al-Fassi (1624-1701 CE), a Moroccan scholar and philosopher known for his influential works on Islamic theology and ethics.
5. Taqwan al-Misri (1801-1876 CE), an Egyptian reformist and educator who played a pivotal role in promoting modern educational systems and advocating for social and cultural reforms in the region.
While the name Taqwan has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been adopted by individuals from various backgrounds and regions, reflecting the diverse and rich tapestry of human societies.
People
Taqwan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taqwan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Taqwan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taqwan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taqwan 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Taqwan a common name?
We classify Taqwan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taqwan most popular?
The single biggest year for Taqwan was 2003, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taqwan is about 23 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 Taqwan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Taqwan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taqwan 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 Taqwan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Taqwan 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 Taqwan 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 named Taqwan?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.