Daqwon
From Latin elements meaning "one who brings" and "one who is guided".
Name Census estimates that about 48 living Americans carry the first name Daqwon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daqwon today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daqwon births was 1999 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daqwon. 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 Daqwon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
48
~ 1 in 7,140,715 Americans
Peak year
1999
9 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2006 SSA rank
#12,436
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Daqwon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daqwon from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 30 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Daqwon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daqwon 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 Daqwon 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 Daqwon
The name Daqwon is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around the 4th millennium BCE. The name is derived from the Sumerian words "dah" meaning "to shine" and "kwon" meaning "eternal," suggesting a meaning of "eternal brilliance" or "everlasting light."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daqwon can be found in a cuneiform tablet dating back to around 2500 BCE, which mentions a Sumerian scholar and astronomer bearing this name. It is believed that this individual played a pivotal role in the development of early astronomical observations and calculations.
During the reign of the Akkadian Empire (circa 2350 BCE - 2150 BCE), a prominent military commander named Daqwon is mentioned in historical records for his bravery and strategic prowess in battles against neighboring kingdoms. His exploits were chronicled in various clay tablets and stone carvings, cementing his legacy as a revered warrior of his time.
In the 1st century BCE, a renowned philosopher and mathematician from the Parthian Empire (modern-day Iran) named Daqwon is credited with making significant contributions to the field of geometry. His writings, though fragmentary, have been studied by scholars throughout the ages and have influenced subsequent generations of mathematicians.
During the Medieval period, a Persian poet and mystic named Daqwon (born in 1018 CE) gained acclaim for his spiritual verses and profound insights into the nature of the divine. His poetic works, compiled in a collection titled "The Garden of Illumination," have been widely read and celebrated in various cultures across the Middle East and Central Asia.
In the 16th century, a skilled navigator and explorer from the Ottoman Empire named Daqwon (born in 1542 CE) embarked on several voyages across the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean. His detailed accounts of distant lands and cultures have provided valuable insights into the maritime history and trade routes of that era.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Daqwon, each leaving a lasting impact in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Daqwon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daqwon 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
Daqwon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daqwon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 48 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daqwon 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 7,140,715 US residents.
Is Daqwon a common name?
We classify Daqwon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 49 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daqwon most popular?
The single biggest year for Daqwon was 1999, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daqwon is about 27 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 Daqwon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daqwon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daqwon 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 Daqwon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daqwon 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 Daqwon 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 common is the name Daqwon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.