Dayquan
A masculine name of African American origin, possibly meaning "gift from God".
Name Census estimates that about 725 living Americans carry the first name Dayquan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dayquan today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dayquan births was 1994 (66 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dayquan. 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.
People living today
725
~ 1 in 472,765 Americans
Peak year
1994
66 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2023 SSA rank
#5,997
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Dayquan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dayquan from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 412 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dayquan 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 Dayquan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dayquans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Dayquan, while Michigan, Massachusetts, Maryland recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dayquan
The name Dayquan is a modern American name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a blend of the English word "day" and the French name "Juan" or the Arabic name "Qan". The name does not have a definitive linguistic origin and is not derived from any particular language or culture.
There are no historical references or records of the name Dayquan prior to the 20th century. It is a relatively new name that gained popularity in certain regions of the United States, particularly among African American communities.
The earliest recorded use of the name Dayquan is difficult to pinpoint, as it was likely coined and adopted organically within specific communities before becoming more widespread. However, it is believed to have gained traction in the latter half of the 20th century, possibly as early as the 1960s or 1970s.
There are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Dayquan throughout history, although their impact and fame may be relatively limited due to the name's recent origins:
1. Dayquan Foster (born 1990) is an American professional basketball player who has played in various leagues around the world.
2. Dayquan Pearson (born 1993) is an American former college basketball player who played for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
3. Dayquan Colon (born 1993) is an American professional boxer who has competed in the featherweight and super featherweight divisions.
4. Dayquan Williams (born 1998) is an American football defensive back who played college football at the University of Maryland.
5. Dayquan Calloway (born 1994) is an American professional basketball player who has played in various minor leagues and international competitions.
It is important to note that the name Dayquan, while gaining popularity in certain regions and communities, is still a relatively uncommon name, and its historical significance and cultural impact may be limited compared to more traditional or well-established names.
People
Dayquan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dayquan 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
Dayquan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dayquan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 725 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dayquan 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 472,765 US residents.
Is Dayquan a common name?
We classify Dayquan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 739 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dayquan most popular?
The single biggest year for Dayquan was 1994, when 66 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dayquan is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dayquan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dayquan 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.
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.