At a glance
- In short
- Equan is a modern and unique American name for baby boys, pronounced as ee-KWAN (/iˈkwɑn/).
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2014 (#12,108)
- Babies in 2014
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #4,760 in 1991
- First recorded
- 1981
Meaning of Equan
Equan is a unique and modern name of American origin that is predominantly used for baby boys. The name Equan has also been spelled as Equin. While not extremely common, it has been steadily used over the years in the United States, with occasional fluctuations in popularity. The name has been around since at least the 1980s and has maintained a consistent presence in American culture. Equan carries a sense of individuality and strength, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their son.
How to pronounce Equan
English
- Pronounced ee-KWAN /iˈkwɑn/
Popularity of Equan in the U.S.
Equan was last recorded in the U.S. in 2014, ranked #12,108 with 5 babies. It peaked at #4,760 in 1991. It first appears in the records in 1981.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1981–2014 24 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 12,108 | back (not recorded in 2010–2013) |
| 2009 | 5 | 12,491 | ▲ 62 |
| 2008 | 5 | 12,553 | ▼ 1,632 |
| 2007 | 6 | 10,921 | ▼ 259 |
| 2006 | 6 | 10,662 | back (not recorded in 2005) |
| 2004 | 5 | 11,356 | ▼ 1,775 |
| 2003 | 6 | 9,581 | ▲ 1,086 |
| 2002 | 5 | 10,667 | back (not recorded in 2001) |
| 2000 | 6 | 9,112 | ▼ 3,456 |
| 1999 | 11 | 5,656 | ▲ 658 |
| 1998 | 9 | 6,314 | ▼ 1,026 |
| 1997 | 11 | 5,288 | ▲ 247 |
| 1996 | 10 | 5,535 | ▼ 34 |
| 1995 | 10 | 5,501 | ▼ 49 |
| 1994 | 10 | 5,452 | back (not recorded in 1993) |
| 1992 | 5 | 8,435 | ▼ 3,675 |
| 1991 | 11 | 4,760 | ▲ 3,357 |
| 1990 | 5 | 8,117 | ▼ 1,888 |
| 1989 | 7 | 6,229 | ▲ 197 |
| 1988 | 6 | 6,426 | back (not recorded in 1987) |
| 1986 | 5 | 6,721 | ▼ 198 |
| 1985 | 5 | 6,523 | back (not recorded in 1984) |
| 1983 | 5 | 6,238 | back (not recorded in 1982) |
| 1981 | 5 | 6,262 | new |