Total births
2,127
Unisex name · since 1978
Shaquan
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 2,127 babies named Shaquan, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12739
- among boys today
- 2,127
- born since 1978
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Shaquan is the #12739 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 2,127 recorded since 1978.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shaquan has been recorded 2,127 times among boys since 1978, currently ranked #12739 nationally and more common than 11% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2025.
- #12739 among boys today
- 2,127 born since 1978
- 1990s peak decade
- 11% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Shaquan is currently the #12739 unisex name in America, more common than 11% of boys - 2,127 born since 1978, peaking in the 1990s.
- #12739
- among boys today
- 2,127
- born since 1978
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other boys
Shaquan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12739
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 11% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Shaquan was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
244 babies were named Shaquan in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
How Shaquan compares
2,127 Top 20% higher than 80% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Shaquan's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Shaquan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,127 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 244 | 23 | 22,252 |
Shaquan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shaquan's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 22% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 78%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2024, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1994 peak of 244, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shaquan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1994
Current rank
#12,739
Active since
1978
Shaquan popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2025
- Peak year (1994)
- 244
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Shaquan popularity over time - girls
537 total births recorded since 1975 (Shaquan as girls' name)
Shaquan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shaquan's strongest decade.
1,289 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Shaquan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 18
1970s
18 births
- 1980s 211
1980s
211 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,289 births
- 2000s 382
2000s
382 births
- 2010s 152
2010s
152 births
- 2020s 75
2020s
75 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 1,289 births (61% of all-time use).
How Shaquan compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Shaquan's total volume
Shaquan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Shaquan by state
Where Shaquan concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 509 | 23.9% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 265 | 12.5% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 128 | 6.0% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 125 | 5.9% |
| #5 | Virginia | | 124 | 5.8% |
| #6 | South Carolina | | 70 | 3.3% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 31 | 1.5% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 26 | 1.2% |
New York share of Shaquan's total US births 23.9%
Even split
509 of 2,127 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 18 reporting states.
Shaquan appears in 18 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shaquan? ▼
Shaquan has been given to 2,127 babies in the U.S. since 1978, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #12739 as of the latest data. 244 babies were born in 1994, its single highest year.
When was Shaquan most popular? ▼
Shaquan was most popular in the 1990s decade with 1,289 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Shaquan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shaquan are New York (509 births), New Jersey (265 births), Pennsylvania (128 births).
Is Shaquan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Shaquan is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,127 births, and as a girl's name it has 537 births.
How long has the name Shaquan been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shaquan since 1978 -- 48 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Shaquan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shawn, Shane, Shaun, Shannon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Shaquan's data
- Shaquan's decade-level peak was the 1990s (1,289 total births); usage has since declined to 75 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Shaquans (509 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 Shaquan
Nearby Names Like Shaquan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shaquan
Shawn Boy
#637 306,542 births
Shane Boy
#601 192,583 births
Shaun Boy
#1567 70,481 births
Shannon Boy
#2597 52,379 births
Shayne Boy
#4006 10,741 births
Compare Shaquan side by side: Shaquan vs Shawn Shaquan vs Shane Shaquan vs Shaun
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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, 1978–2025 (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. "Shaquan: #12739 Unisex Name - 2,127 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shaquan. 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 Shaquan 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.