Daquwan
An African American name derived from an Arabic root meaning "light".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Daquwan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daquwan today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daquwan births was 1995 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daquwan. 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 Daquwan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1995
8 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
1995 SSA rank
#6,520
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Daquwan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Daquwan 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 Daquwan 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 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Daquwan
The given name Daquwan is a relatively modern invention that appears to have originated in African American communities in the United States during the late 20th century. It does not seem to have any clear linguistic roots or etymological origins from established languages or cultures.
While the precise origins of the name Daquwan are uncertain, it is likely a creative combination of common name elements and sounds found in African American naming traditions. The first part "Da" could be inspired by popular names like Darius or Darnell, while the latter part "quan" might be influenced by names like Quan or Quentin.
There are no known ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records that mention the name Daquwan, as it appears to be a relatively modern coinage. The earliest recorded examples of the name are likely from birth records or census data from the late 20th century, but specific dates are difficult to pinpoint.
In terms of notable individuals with the first name Daquwan, there are a few examples, although the name remains relatively uncommon. Daquwan Hampton is an American football player who played as a wide receiver for the University of Southern California in the early 2010s. Daquwan Brown is a former basketball player who played for the University of Georgia from 2007 to 2011.
Daquwan Reed is an American football player who played as a defensive back for the University of Michigan in the late 2010s. Daquwan Stafford is a former basketball player who played for the University of Louisiana at Monroe in the early 2010s. Daquwan Gilmore is an American football player who currently plays as a defensive back for the University of Texas at El Paso.
It is important to note that while these individuals share the first name Daquwan, the scarcity of historical records and the relatively modern nature of the name make it difficult to trace its origins or provide a comprehensive account of its usage throughout history.
People
Daquwan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daquwan 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
Daquwan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daquwan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daquwan 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Daquwan a common name?
We classify Daquwan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daquwan most popular?
The single biggest year for Daquwan was 1995, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daquwan is about 30 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 Daquwan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daquwan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daquwan 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 Daquwan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daquwan 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 Daquwan 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 Daquwan?
You can see how many Americans are named Daquwan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.