Tyequan
A masculine name meaning "peaceful water" or "tranquil lake" in Native American languages.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Tyequan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tyequan today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyequan births was 1998 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyequan. 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 Tyequan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1998
6 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#9,566
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Tyequan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyequan 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 Tyequan 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyequan
The given name Tyequan is of African-American origin, derived from a combination of the names Tyrone and Quan. It is a relatively modern name, with its origins likely tracing back to the late 20th century within the African-American community in the United States.
While the exact etymology of Tyequan is unclear, the name Tyrone is believed to have originated from the Irish county of Tyrone, which itself is derived from the Irish Gaelic words "Tír Eoghain," meaning "land of Eoghan." Eoghan was a famous Irish warrior and king who lived in the 4th century AD. The name Quan, on the other hand, is a common African-American name that may have roots in various African languages.
There are no known historical references or recorded instances of the name Tyequan in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from earlier eras. As a modern name, it does not have a long historical lineage like many traditional names.
However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Tyequan throughout history. One such person is Tyequan Terrell, an American football safety who played for the University of Miami from 2014 to 2017. Another is Tyequan Lewis, an American football defensive end who was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 2018 NFL Draft.
Tyequan Brown is a former American football defensive back who played for the University of South Florida from 2010 to 2013. Tyequan Redding is a professional basketball player who has played in various leagues, including the NBA G League and overseas. Tyequan Holmes is an American football defensive back who played for the Miami Hurricanes from 2016 to 2019.
While the name Tyequan is relatively new and its origins are not deeply rooted in history, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly within the African-American community. Its unique combination of sounds and blending of cultural influences make it a distinctive and modern name choice.
People
Tyequan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyequan 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
Tyequan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyequan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyequan 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Tyequan a common name?
We classify Tyequan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyequan most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyequan was 1998, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyequan is about 28 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 Tyequan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tyequan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyequan 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 Tyequan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tyequan 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 Tyequan 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 Americans are named Tyequan?
Want to know how many people share the name Tyequan? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.