Total births
296
Boys' name · since 1990
Jahquan
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 296 babies named Jahquan, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 296
- total births
- 1990–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Jahquan is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 296 have been recorded since 1990.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jahquan has been recorded 296 times among boys since 1990, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2019.
- 296 total births
- 1990–2019 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
296 boys have been named Jahquan since 1990, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2019.
- 296
- total births
- 1990–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Jahquan was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
22 babies were named Jahquan in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Jahquan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jahquan's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jahquan at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1990
Jahquan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2019
- Peak year (1997)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Jahquan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jahquan's strongest decade.
126 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Jahquan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
122 births
- 2000s
2000s
126 births
- 2010s 48
2010s
48 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 126 births (43% of all-time use).
Jahquan by state
Where Jahquan concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 48 | 16.2% |
New York share of Jahquan's total US births 16.2%
48 of 296 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jahquan? ▼
296 babies have been named Jahquan since 1990. It was last recorded in 2019. The peak year was 1997 with 22 births.
When was Jahquan most popular? ▼
Jahquan was most popular in the 2000s decade with 126 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Jahquan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jahquan are New York (48 births).
How long has the name Jahquan been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jahquan since 1990 -- 30 years through the most recent 2019 data.
What names are similar to Jahquan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jaheim, Jahmir, Jahir, Jahlil, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jahquan's data
- Jahquan's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (126 total births) through the 2010s (48) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Jahquans (48 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jahquan
Nearby Names Like Jahquan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jahquan
Jaheim Boy
#2366 4,062 births
Jahmir Boy
#774 3,715 births
Jahir Boy
#1457 2,842 births
Jahlil Boy
#2773 2,468 births
Jahari Boy
#2035 1,876 births
Compare Jahquan side by side: Jahquan vs Jaheim Jahquan vs Jahmir Jahquan vs Jahir
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1990–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jahquan: Baby Name Since 1990 - 296 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jahquan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jahquan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.