Tayquan
An American name of Arabic origin possibly meaning "obedient".
Name Census estimates that about 266 living Americans carry the first name Tayquan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tayquan today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tayquan births was 2004 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tayquan. 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
266
~ 1 in 1,288,550 Americans
Peak year
2004
20 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2021 SSA rank
#9,595
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Tayquan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tayquan from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 122 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
Tayquan 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 Tayquan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tayquans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tayquan
The name Tayquan is a modern invented name that appears to have been created in the late 20th century. It does not have an established historical origin or derivation from any particular language or culture.
While the name itself is relatively new, it may be inspired by or derived from elements of existing names or words from various cultures. The first part, "Tay," could potentially be related to names like Taylor or Taylour, which have English origins and are derived from an occupational term meaning "tailor." The "quan" portion may have roots in languages like Arabic or Vietnamese, but its specific meaning or connection to Tayquan is unclear.
Due to the lack of a definitive historical or cultural origin, there are no known ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records that directly reference the name Tayquan. The earliest recorded instances of the name likely date back no further than the late 20th century.
It is worth noting that while Tayquan may not have a rich historical lineage, names are often created or adapted by families or communities to reflect their cultural identities or personal preferences. This could be the case with Tayquan, as it may have been chosen or created by parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their child.
As for famous individuals bearing the name Tayquan, given its relatively recent origin, there are likely few, if any, historically significant figures who have carried this name. However, here are a few individuals who have been recorded with the first name Tayquan:
1. Tayquan Smith-Williams, an American football player born in 1996.
2. Tayquan Rucker, an American basketball player born in 1999.
3. Tayquan Poole, an American football player born in 1997.
4. Tayquan Kelly, an American basketball player born in 1996.
5. Tayquan Johnson, an American football player born in 1999.
It is important to note that these individuals are contemporary figures, and their notability or impact may be subject to change over time.
People
Tayquan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tayquan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tayquan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tayquan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 266 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tayquan 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 1,288,550 US residents.
Is Tayquan a common name?
We classify Tayquan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 270 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tayquan most popular?
The single biggest year for Tayquan was 2004, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tayquan is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tayquan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tayquan 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.