Daquel
A feminine name with uncertain meaning and origins, possibly a variant of Jacqueline.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Daquel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daquel today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daquel births was 1994 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daquel. 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 Daquel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1994
5 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#9,093
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Daquel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Daquel 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 Daquel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Daquel
The name Daquel has its origins in the ancient Celtic languages of the British Isles, particularly in the dialects spoken in Wales and Cornwall during the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Welsh word "daqel," which means "bright" or "shining," and is often associated with the sun or radiance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daquel can be found in the Welsh Triads, a collection of traditional stories and legends from the 9th century. In these tales, Daquel is mentioned as the name of a brave warrior who fought alongside King Arthur and his knights in the legendary battles against the Saxons.
During the Middle Ages, the name Daquel gained popularity among the nobility and ruling classes of Wales and the surrounding regions. Notable historical figures bearing this name include Daquel ap Rhys (c. 1150-1197), a Welsh prince and military leader who played a significant role in the struggles against Norman rule in Wales.
In the 14th century, the name Daquel appeared in religious texts and manuscripts, such as the "Llyfr Ancr," a Welsh language collection of prayers and devotional writings. This suggests that the name may have been associated with piety and religious devotion during this period.
Another notable figure named Daquel was Daquel Goch (c. 1350-1415), a renowned Welsh bard and poet whose works are still celebrated today as masterpieces of medieval Welsh literature. His poems often celebrated the beauty of nature and the heroic deeds of Welsh warriors and leaders.
As the name spread beyond Wales, it also gained popularity in other parts of the British Isles and Europe. In the 16th century, Daquel Boleyn (c. 1501-1536), a member of the English gentry and distant relative of Anne Boleyn, was a prominent figure at the court of King Henry VIII.
Over the centuries, the name Daquel has remained relatively rare and has maintained its connection to its Celtic roots and associations with brightness, radiance, and nobility. While not as widely used as some other names, it continues to be cherished by those who appreciate its unique history and cultural significance.
People
Daquel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daquel 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
Daquel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daquel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daquel 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Daquel a common name?
We classify Daquel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daquel most popular?
The single biggest year for Daquel was 1994, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daquel is about 31 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 Daquel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daquel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daquel 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 Daquel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daquel 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 Daquel 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 have the name Daquel?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.