Jaquan is of African origin, derived from the Swahili word 'jaka,' which means 'God is gracious.' This name gained popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s but has since become less common. It's often spelled with a 'q' instead of a 'k,' offering a unique twist on traditional naming conventions. Jaquan consists of four syllables, pronounced as /jah-KWAN/.
"Jaquan's popularity as a baby name started off strong with five births in both 1987 and 1993. It peaked dramatically in 1994 with sixteen births, but declined sharply the following year to nine. After that, it maintained a steady level of around five to seven births annually until 2001, when it again dipped to five births. Overall, there were fifty-eight babies named Jaquan born between 1987 and 2001."