Darquise
A French name meaning "rare" or "unique".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Darquise. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Darquise today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darquise births was 1995 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darquise. 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 Darquise. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1995
6 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
1995 SSA rank
#8,015
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Darquise: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Darquise 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 Darquise 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Darquise
The given name Darquise has its origins in Old French, deriving from the word "derque," which means "dark" or "dusky." It emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th to 14th centuries, and was primarily used in France and regions influenced by French culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Darquise can be found in a medieval French literary work titled "Roman de la Rose," written by Guillaume de Lorris and Jean de Meun in the late 13th century. In this allegorical poem, Darquise is depicted as a character symbolizing the concept of darkness or obscurity.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Darquise. One such person was Darquise de Pouzols (1460-1522), a French noblewoman and courtier during the reign of King Louis XII. She was known for her influential role in the French court and her patronage of the arts.
Another historical figure named Darquise was Darquise de Poitiers (1508-1578), a French noble and celebrated beauty who served as a mistress to King Henry II of France. She was renowned for her intelligence, political influence, and her role as a prominent figure in the French Renaissance.
In the realm of literature, Darquise de Lincy (1594-1665) was a French poet and writer who gained recognition for her collection of sonnets and her involvement in the literary circles of 17th-century Paris.
Darquise de Montpensier (1627-1693), a French princess and memoirist, is known for her autobiographical writings, which provide valuable insights into the life and culture of the French nobility during the 17th century.
Lastly, Darquise de Vauban (1679-1743), a French noblewoman and military engineer, made significant contributions to the field of fortification design and played a crucial role in strengthening the defenses of France during the reign of Louis XIV.
While the name Darquise may have fallen out of common usage in modern times, its historical significance and unique etymology showcase its enduring connection to the rich cultural heritage of France and its literary and artistic traditions.
People
Darquise + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Darquise: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darquise?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darquise 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Darquise a common name?
We classify Darquise as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Darquise most popular?
The single biggest year for Darquise was 1995, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darquise 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 Darquise in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Darquise a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darquise 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 Darquise still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Darquise 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 Darquise 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 Darquise?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.