Daquarious
An invented masculine name blending the sounds of "Darius" and "Aquarius".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Daquarious. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daquarious today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daquarious births was 2001 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daquarious. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Daquarious. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2001
6 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2001 SSA rank
#9,518
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Daquarious: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daquarious from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daquarious 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 Daquarious during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Daquarious
The name Daquarious has its roots in ancient Mesopotamia, where it was derived from the Akkadian words "daqqu" meaning "to moisten" and "arius" meaning "land" or "earth." It was originally used to refer to the life-giving waters that nourished the fertile lands along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, which were essential for the development of early civilizations in the region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a cuneiform tablet from the city of Ur, dating back to the 3rd millennium BCE. This tablet contains a list of names, including Daquarious, which was likely given to a child born during a particularly bountiful harvest season.
In ancient Sumerian mythology, Daquarious was also the name of a minor deity associated with irrigation and agriculture. While not widely worshipped, this deity was revered by farmers and those who depended on the land for their livelihood.
Throughout the centuries, the name Daquarious has been carried by various individuals of note. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Daquarious of Nineveh, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 7th century BCE. His writings on astronomy and mathematics were influential in shaping the scientific understanding of his time.
Another notable figure was Daquarious al-Basri, an 8th-century Arab poet and mystic whose works explored themes of spiritual enlightenment and the human condition. His poetry, known for its lyrical beauty and profound insights, remains a cherished part of the Arabic literary tradition.
In the 12th century, Daquarious the Navigator was a celebrated explorer and cartographer from the city of Genoa. His detailed maps and navigation charts were instrumental in facilitating trade and exploration across the Mediterranean and beyond.
During the Renaissance period, Daquarious Ferrucci was an Italian sculptor and architect renowned for his work on the Palazzo Farnese in Rome. His intricate carvings and innovative architectural designs left a lasting impact on the city's cultural landscape.
In more recent times, Daquarious Mwanga was a prominent political activist and leader in the struggle for independence in Uganda during the mid-20th century. His tireless efforts and unwavering commitment to social justice earned him a place in the annals of African history.
While the name Daquarious may not be as widely used today as it once was, its rich historical significance and enduring cultural legacy continue to inspire those who bear it.
People
Daquarious + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daquarious 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
Daquarious: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daquarious?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daquarious 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Daquarious a common name?
We classify Daquarious as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daquarious most popular?
The single biggest year for Daquarious was 2001, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daquarious is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Daquarious in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daquarious a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daquarious 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.
Is Daquarious still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daquarious in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Daquarious can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Daquarious?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.