Daquion
A masculine name derived from the name Daquan, of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Daquion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daquion today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daquion births was 2000 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daquion. 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 Daquion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2000
6 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#9,342
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Daquion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daquion 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
Daquion 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 Daquion 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 Daquion
The given name Daquion has its origins rooted in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "daquio," meaning "one who walks with grace." The name first emerged in the 6th century BCE and was predominantly used within the noble classes of Etruscan society.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daquion can be found in the archaeological remains of the Etruscan city of Veii. A series of inscriptions on a tomb dating back to the 5th century BCE bears the name "Daquion Velthuri," who was likely a prominent figure within the city's elite.
As the Etruscan civilization gradually assimilated into the Roman Republic and later the Roman Empire, the name Daquion spread throughout the Italian peninsula. It is mentioned in several Roman historical texts, including Livy's "Ab Urbe Condita," where a soldier named Daquion is described as displaying exceptional valor during the Samnite Wars in the 4th century BCE.
During the Middle Ages, the name Daquion experienced a resurgence in popularity among certain noble families in Italy. One notable bearer of the name was Daquion Borgia (1431-1503), a member of the infamous Borgia family and a respected military commander who served under Pope Alexander VI.
In the Renaissance era, the name Daquion found its way into the artistic realm. Daquion Michelangelo (1475-1564), a distant relative of the renowned artist Michelangelo Buonarroti, was a skilled sculptor and architect who contributed to the design of several churches in Florence.
Another historical figure bearing the name Daquion was Daquion Galilei (1564-1642), a renowned Italian astronomer and philosopher. He was a contemporary of Galileo Galilei and made significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies and the development of the telescope.
While the name Daquion has its roots in ancient Etruscan and Italian history, it has since become less common in modern times. However, its rich historical legacy serves as a testament to its enduring presence throughout various eras and cultural spheres.
People
Daquion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daquion 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
Daquion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daquion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daquion 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 Daquion a common name?
We classify Daquion 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 Daquion most popular?
The single biggest year for Daquion was 2000, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daquion 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 Daquion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daquion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daquion 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 Daquion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daquion 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 Daquion 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 share the name Daquion?
You can see how many Americans are named Daquion on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.