How Many People Are Named Shaquan?

Complete statistics for the name Shaquan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Shaquan
Very Rare
Old English

Shaquan means 'supplanter' and is very rare, with only 1 in 128,003 Americans bearing this name. That's just 2,578 people in the U.S. today, and it peaked in popularity back in 1994.

~2,578
Living in US
1 in 128,003
Americans
1994
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Confident
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents compassion, selflessness, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,580
Worldwide Bearers
#270,251
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,578
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,054 (80%)
♀ Female
524 (20%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 30
994
Would be under 30 (37%)
1,658
Would be 30–60 (63%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,652 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1994

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
79
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Shaquan Through the Generations

Shaquan, a name rooted in its Old English origins, has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1994 when 302 babies were given this name. Today, it's considered very rare, with only 2,578 people named Shaquan living in the U.S., making up just 0.0007% of the population. The average age of those named Shaquan is 30, indicating it's a name predominantly associated with younger generations. Interestingly, 994 of those named Shaquan are under 30, while 1,658 are between 30 and 60, showing a strong generational skew towards younger adults.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 581
New Jersey 265
North Carolina 137
Pennsylvania 128
Virginia 124
South Carolina 70
Georgia 36
Illinois 26
Florida 24
Ohio 18

✨ Similar Names to Shaquan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shaquan's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Shaquan

How Many People Have the Name Shaquan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,578 people in the United States currently share the name Shaquan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 128,003 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shaquan a Common or Rare Name?

Shaquan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Shaquan Mean?

Shaquan means "supplanter" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Shaquan in SSA data, approximately 80% are male and 20% are female.

When Was Shaquan Most Popular?

The name Shaquan reached peak popularity in 1994, with 302 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Shaquan?

Approximately 2,578 people named Shaquan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,652. That works out to roughly 1 in 128,003 Americans.

Is Shaquan a rare name?

Shaquan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 128,003 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shaquan mean?

Shaquan means "supplanter" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Shaquan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 80% of people named Shaquan are male and 20% are female.

When was Shaquan most popular?

Shaquan peaked in 1994 with 302 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,578
All-Time Births2,652
1 in X1 in 128,003
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age30
Peak Year1994
World Rank#270,251
Male %80%
Female %20%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.