Raquan
Every Raquan since 1987 — 1,397 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Raquan
Raquan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,692 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 1,397 American babies have been named Raquan. Its peak came in 1996, when 157 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Raquan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Raquan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,692 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,772 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,634 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,269 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,935 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,510 |
| 2018 | 21 | #4,705 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,592 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11,816 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,518 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,666 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,526 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,925 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,621 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,206 |
| 2009 | 24 | #4,249 |
| 2008 | 23 | #4,361 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,612 |
| 2006 | 34 | #3,203 |
| 2005 | 41 | #2,690 |
| 2004 | 50 | #2,300 |
| 2003 | 43 | #2,458 |
| 2002 | 62 | #1,845 |
| 2001 | 74 | #1,614 |
| 2000 | 75 | #1,582 |
| 1995 | 117 | #1,031 |
| 1990 | 14 | #4,132 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Raquan in 2025?
Raquan ranked #11,692 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Raquan?
1,397 babies have been named Raquan in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Raquan most popular?
Raquan peaked in 1996, when 157 newborns received the name.
Is Raquan a boy or girl name?
Raquan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Raquan rising or falling?
Raquan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.