Total births
144
Boys' name · since 1989
Shyquan
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 144 babies named Shyquan, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 144
- total births
- 1989–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
Shyquan is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 144 have been recorded since 1989.
Social Security Administration records show Shyquan recorded 144 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 2008.
- 144 total births
- 1989–2008 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
144 boys have been named Shyquan since 1989, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2008.
- 144
- total births
- 1989–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Shyquan was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
14 babies were named Shyquan in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Shyquan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shyquan's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shyquan at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1989
Shyquan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2008
- Peak year (1996)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Shyquan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shyquan's strongest decade.
78 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Shyquan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
78 births
- 2000s
2000s
61 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 78 births (54% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shyquan? ▼
Since 1989, Social Security records show 144 babies named Shyquan. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1996, with 14 births.
When was Shyquan most popular? ▼
Shyquan was most popular in the 1990s decade with 78 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
How long has the name Shyquan been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shyquan since 1989 -- 20 years through the most recent 2008 data.
What names are similar to Shyquan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shyheim, Shyam, Shyne, Shyheem, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Shyquan's data
- Shyquan's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (78 total births) through the 2000s (61) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Shyquan
Nearby Names Like Shyquan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shyquan
Shyheim Boy
#7026 974 births
Shyam Boy
#10119 754 births
Shyne Boy
#3503 486 births
Shyheem Boy
326 births
Shyloh Boy
#4041 227 births
Compare Shyquan side by side: Shyquan vs Shyheim Shyquan vs Shyam Shyquan vs Shyne
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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, 1989–2008 (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. "Shyquan: Baby Name Since 1989 - 144 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shyquan. 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 Shyquan 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.