Darquis
A unique name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Darquis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Darquis today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darquis births was 1991 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darquis. 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 Darquis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1991
7 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2000 SSA rank
#10,730
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Darquis: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Darquis 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 7 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Darquis remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Darquis 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 Darquis 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 Darquis
The given name Darquis is a rare and unique moniker that has its roots in the ancient Sumerian civilization, one of the earliest known urban societies located in Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq. It is believed to have originated from the Sumerian word "dar-quis," which translates to "moon protector" or "guardian of the night." This suggests that the name may have been associated with lunar deities or celestial beings revered in Sumerian mythology.
The name's earliest recorded mention can be traced back to cuneiform inscriptions found on clay tablets dating back to around 2500 BCE. These ancient texts often recorded names of individuals, including rulers, priests, and other prominent figures of the time. However, the specific context or details surrounding the use of the name Darquis in these inscriptions remain unclear.
Throughout history, the name Darquis has appeared infrequently, with only a handful of notable individuals bearing this unique moniker. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Darquis of Ur, a renowned astronomer and astrologer who lived during the reign of King Shulgi of the Sumerian city-state of Ur around 2094-2047 BCE. His astronomical observations and predictions were widely revered in his time.
Another notable figure was Darquis the Scribe, a respected scholar and writer who lived in the ancient city of Babylon during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II in the 6th century BCE. He is credited with transcribing and preserving many ancient texts and literary works, contributing to the preservation of Mesopotamian culture and knowledge.
In the realm of mythology, Darquis is also mentioned as the name of a minor deity in the Sumerian pantheon, associated with the protection of travelers and nocturnal guardianship. However, the details surrounding this deity's role and significance are scarce and shrouded in the mists of time.
Moving forward in history, the name Darquis resurfaced during the Renaissance period with Darquis Marcellus, a renowned Italian painter and sculptor who lived from 1485 to 1552. His works, which adorned numerous churches and palaces in Italy, were celebrated for their intricate details and mastery of light and shadow, reflecting the name's celestial connotations.
In more recent times, Darquis Alphonse (1825-1901) was a French explorer and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in the Amazonian rainforests. His extensive collections and detailed accounts of the region's biodiversity were instrumental in advancing scientific understanding of the area.
While the name Darquis remains relatively rare, its unique origins and historical associations with astronomy, literature, art, and exploration make it a distinctive and intriguing choice, carrying with it echoes of ancient civilizations and celestial connections.
People
Darquis + last name combinations
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FAQ
Darquis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darquis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darquis 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Darquis a common name?
We classify Darquis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Darquis most popular?
The single biggest year for Darquis was 1991, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darquis 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 Darquis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Darquis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darquis 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 Darquis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Darquis 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 Darquis 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 Darquis as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Darquis, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.