Tiquan
An Americanized variant of the African name Tinquan meaning "gift of God".
Name Census estimates that about 281 living Americans carry the first name Tiquan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tiquan today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tiquan births was 1994 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tiquan. 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
281
~ 1 in 1,219,766 Americans
Peak year
1994
22 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2013 SSA rank
#13,867
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Tiquan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tiquan from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 150 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
Tiquan 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 Tiquan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tiquans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tiquan
The name Tiquan is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. The name is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "taqwa," which roughly translates to "piety" or "righteousness." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were perceived as deeply religious or virtuous.
During the medieval period, the name Tiquan was likely most prevalent in regions where Arabic culture and language held sway, such as the Middle East, parts of North Africa, and the Iberian Peninsula. However, due to the vast extent of the Islamic empires and the spread of Arabic influence through trade and conquest, the name may have found its way into other areas as well.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tiquan can be found in the writings of the renowned 10th-century Arab philosopher and polymath, Al-Farabi. In his treatise on ethics, Al-Farabi makes reference to a wise man named Tiquan, though little is known about this individual beyond the mention.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Tiquan. One such individual was Tiquan al-Isfahani (1010 - 1085), a renowned Persian scholar and poet who made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence. Another was Tiquan al-Andalusi (1165 - 1239), a prominent Andalusian philosopher and mathematician who played a pivotal role in the transmission of classical knowledge from the Islamic world to medieval Europe.
In more recent times, the name Tiquan has been associated with several influential figures, such as Tiquan Muhammad (1934 - 2019), an American Muslim leader and activist who served as the National Representative of the Nation of Islam for several decades. Additionally, Tiquan Underwood (born 1985) is a former professional basketball player who played in the NBA for several teams, including the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
It is worth noting that while the name Tiquan has deep roots in Arabic culture and history, it has also found its way into various other cultural contexts over time, likely through cultural exchange and migration patterns. However, the core meaning and significance of the name, with its emphasis on piety and righteousness, have remained largely consistent throughout its long and storied history.
People
Tiquan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tiquan 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
Tiquan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tiquan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 281 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tiquan 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 1,219,766 US residents.
Is Tiquan a common name?
We classify Tiquan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 287 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tiquan most popular?
The single biggest year for Tiquan was 1994, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tiquan is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tiquan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tiquan 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.