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UK boy's name

Jaquan

A masculine name of African American origin meaning "established leader".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Jaquan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jaquan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2660, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 7 births.

This profile covers 25 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2005 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Jaquan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 25 living people in the UK are called Jaquan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Jaquan ranked #2660 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 7 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2013, when 7 boys were registered as Jaquan.
  • About 25 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jaquan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2660

2013

Births in 2013

7

Latest year

Peak year

2013

7 births

Estimated living

25

2026

Meaning

What does Jaquan mean?

The name Jaquan is a relatively modern name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a combination of the names Jamal and Juan, borrowing elements from both Arabic and Spanish cultures.

The name Jamal, from which the 'Ja' part of Jaquan is derived, is an Arabic name meaning 'camel' or 'beauty'. It has been in use for centuries in the Middle East and among Muslim communities around the world. The name Juan, from which the 'quan' part is derived, is a Spanish form of the name John, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'.

While there are no known historical references to the name Jaquan itself in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its component parts have a rich cultural heritage. The earliest recorded use of the name Jaquan appears to be in the United States in the late 20th century, likely as a result of the growing diversity and cultural exchange within American society.

Some notable individuals who have borne the name Jaquan throughout recent history include Jaquan Brickhouse, an American rapper and songwriter born in 1991, and Jaquan Herren, an American football player born in 1997. Additionally, Jaquan Hazelwood is an American football player born in 2000, Jaquan Lezama is a Trinidadian footballer born in 1992, and Jaquan McKissic is an American football player born in 1993.

Overall, the name Jaquan represents a modern blend of cultural influences, combining elements from Arabic and Spanish names to create a unique and contemporary moniker.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Jaquan over time

The chart below shows babies named Jaquan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Jaquan, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2013, compared with 7 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Jaquan
02457200520092013

Decades

Jaquan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jaquan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #3669 10 2
2000s #3826 15 4

Related

Names similar to Jaquan

FAQ

Jaquan: questions and answers

How popular is the name Jaquan in the UK right now?

In 2013, Jaquan was ranked #2660 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.

When was Jaquan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2013, with 7 babies registered as Jaquan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Jaquan?

A masculine name of African American origin meaning "established leader".

How many people are called Jaquan in the UK?

A total of 25 babies have been registered as Jaquan across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.