Daiquan
An African American name meaning "gift from God".
Name Census estimates that about 763 living Americans carry the first name Daiquan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daiquan today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daiquan births was 1995 (63 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daiquan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
763
~ 1 in 449,219 Americans
Peak year
1995
63 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,603
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Daiquan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daiquan from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 424 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daiquan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Daiquan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Daiquans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. New York, North Carolina, Virginia recorded the most babies named Daiquan, while South Carolina, Georgia, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 21 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Daiquan
The name Daiquan is of Chinese origin, derived from the Mandarin Chinese words "dai" meaning "great" and "quan" meaning "dog". It was initially a surname that gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century.
The earliest recorded use of the name Daiquan dates back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in China. During this period, it was primarily used as a surname for families with ties to the imperial court or military. The name was associated with strength, loyalty, and protection, qualities often attributed to dogs in Chinese culture.
In ancient Chinese literature, there are references to individuals with the surname Daiquan serving as advisors or officials in various imperial courts. However, the name's transition to a given name is a more recent development, likely influenced by the growing popularity of unique and culturally significant names in the modern era.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the given name Daiquan was Daiquan Zhang, a Chinese scholar, and poet who lived during the late 16th century. His works were widely acclaimed for their intricate wordplay and philosophical musings.
Another historically significant figure was Daiquan Liu, a Chinese general who led armies during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). He was renowned for his strategic brilliance and unwavering leadership on the battlefield.
In the 20th century, Daiquan Wang, a renowned Chinese artist, gained recognition for his breathtaking landscape paintings that captured the essence of traditional Chinese aesthetics.
Daiquan Li, a prominent Chinese musician, and composer, made significant contributions to the revival of traditional Chinese music in the latter part of the 20th century, blending ancient melodies with contemporary styles.
More recently, Daiquan Chen, a Chinese-American author, and academic, has gained acclaim for his thought-provoking works exploring the intersections of culture, identity, and globalization.
While the name Daiquan has its roots in ancient Chinese culture, its usage as a given name is a more modern phenomenon, reflecting the enduring influence of Chinese traditions and the increasing diversity of names across cultures.
People
Daiquan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daiquan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daiquan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daiquan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 763 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daiquan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 449,219 US residents.
Is Daiquan a common name?
We classify Daiquan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 778 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daiquan most popular?
The single biggest year for Daiquan was 1995, when 63 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daiquan is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Daiquan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daiquan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.