Total births
76
Boys' name · since 1989
Nayquan
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 76 babies named Nayquan, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 76
- total births
- 1989–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
Nayquan is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 76 have been recorded since 1989.
Social Security Administration records show Nayquan recorded 76 times among boys since 1989, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2006.
- 76 total births
- 1989–2006 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
76 boys have been named Nayquan since 1989, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2006.
- 76
- total births
- 1989–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Nayquan was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
11 babies were named Nayquan in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Nayquan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nayquan's full recorded timeline at 1997, 61% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 39% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1989, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1998 peak of 11 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nayquan at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1989
Nayquan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2006
- Peak year (1998)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Nayquan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Nayquan's strongest decade.
43 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Nayquan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
43 births
- 2000s
2000s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 43 births (57% of all-time use).
Nayquan by state
Where Nayquan concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 16 | 21.1% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 5 | 6.6% |
New York share of Nayquan's total US births 21.1%
Even split
16 of 76 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nayquan? ▼
Nayquan has been given to 76 babies in the U.S. since 1989, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2006. 11 babies were born in 1998, its single highest year.
When was Nayquan most popular? ▼
Nayquan was most popular in the 1990s decade with 43 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Nayquan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nayquan are New York (16 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Nayquan been used? ▼
Nayquan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1989, spanning 18 years of data through 2006.
What names are similar to Nayquan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Naythan, Nayan, Nayel, Nayib, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nayquan's data
- Nayquan's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (43 total births) through the 2000s (28) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Nayquans (16 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 Nayquan
Nearby Names Like Nayquan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nayquan
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Nayan Boy
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Nayel Boy
#2208 503 births
Nayib Boy
#5772 235 births
Nayden Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1989–2006 (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. "Nayquan: Baby Name Since 1989 - 76 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nayquan. 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 Nayquan 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 July 2026.