Combination of Shay and the suffix -quan
A modern American invention, likely created by combining the name Shay (meaning 'admirable' or 'hawk') with the popular rhythmic suffix -quan. It follows a pattern of creative naming within African American culture that emerged in the late 20th century.
Less common today
Shayquan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,908 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
College football player
