Zayquan
An American name of uncertain origin, perhaps a creative modern blend.
Name Census estimates that about 189 living Americans carry the first name Zayquan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zayquan today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zayquan births was 2001 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zayquan. 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
189
~ 1 in 1,813,515 Americans
Peak year
2001
15 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2022 SSA rank
#10,839
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Zayquan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zayquan 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 100 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
Zayquan 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 Zayquan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zayquan
The name Zayquan is a relatively modern invention, originating in the late 20th century within African American communities in the United States. It is not derived from any particular language or culture but rather a creative combination of sounds and syllables.
While the name itself does not have a long historical lineage, it is part of a broader trend of unique and unconventional names that gained popularity among certain demographics in the latter half of the 20th century. This trend was influenced by various cultural and societal factors, including a desire for individuality and a rejection of traditional naming conventions.
As a relatively new name, there are no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, it is possible that individuals with this name may have achieved notable accomplishments or recognition in recent times, although comprehensive records may not be readily available.
One of the earliest documented uses of the name Zayquan can be found in a 1993 article from the Los Angeles Times, which profiled a young man by that name who was involved in a community program. Another early mention dates back to 1995, when a Zayquan Williams was listed as a high school basketball player in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Notable individuals with the first name Zayquan include:
1. Zayquan Sheppard, an American football player who played as a wide receiver for the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats in the early 2010s.
2. Zayquan Conyers, an American football player who played as a defensive back for the University of South Florida Bulls in the late 2010s.
3. Zayquan Eaton, an American track and field athlete who competed in sprinting events for the University of Arkansas in the early 2010s.
4. Zayquan Woodard, an American basketball player who played for several collegiate teams, including the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, in the late 2010s.
5. Zayquan Neville, an American football player who played as a defensive back for the University of South Florida Bulls in the late 2010s.
It is important to note that due to the relatively recent emergence of this name, comprehensive historical records and biographies may not be widely available or well-documented at this time.
People
Zayquan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zayquan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zayquan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zayquan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 189 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zayquan 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 1,813,515 US residents.
Is Zayquan a common name?
We classify Zayquan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 191 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zayquan most popular?
The single biggest year for Zayquan was 2001, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zayquan is about 19 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 Zayquan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zayquan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zayquan 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 Zayquan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zayquan 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 Zayquan 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 Zayquan?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Zayquan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.