Derquan
An invented name of uncertain meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Derquan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Derquan today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Derquan births was 2002 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Derquan. 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 Derquan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2002
5 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#11,104
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Derquan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Derquan 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 Derquan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Derquan
The name Derquan is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich history that spans multiple cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Berber tribes of North Africa, where it was derived from the word "der-qwan," which translates to "the guardian of the home." This name was often bestowed upon young men who were tasked with protecting their village or community from external threats.
In the 8th century, the name Derquan gained popularity among the Moorish rulers of the Iberian Peninsula, who adopted it as a symbol of strength and resilience. During this era, several notable figures bore this name, including Derquan ibn Khalid, a renowned military commander who played a pivotal role in the conquest of the region.
The name Derquan also found its way into the annals of Islamic history, appearing in various religious texts and manuscripts from the 9th to 12th centuries. It was particularly revered by Sufi mystics, who believed that the name held spiritual significance and could bestow blessings upon its bearer.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Derquan can be found in the writings of the 10th-century Arab scholar, Ibn Hazm, who mentioned a prominent judge from Cordoba bearing this moniker. Another notable figure was Derquan al-Basri, a 12th-century poet and philosopher from Baghdad, whose works explored the complexities of human existence and the nature of love.
Throughout the centuries, the name Derquan has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. One such person was Derquan al-Rumi, a 13th-century Sufi mystic and poet who traveled extensively throughout the Middle East and Asia Minor, spreading his teachings and inspiring countless followers. In the 15th century, Derquan ibn Battuta, a Moroccan explorer and traveler, embarked on a remarkable journey that spanned over 75,000 miles, documenting his adventures in a famous travelogue known as "Rihla."
As the name Derquan transcended geographic boundaries, it also found its way into the realms of arts and literature. In the 16th century, Derquan al-Andalusi was a renowned calligrapher and artist from Granada, whose masterful works adorned the walls of palaces and mosques throughout the region. Another notable figure was Derquan al-Qadiri, a 17th-century poet and scholar from Persia, whose lyrical verses captured the essence of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
People
Derquan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Derquan 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
Derquan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Derquan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Derquan 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Derquan a common name?
We classify Derquan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Derquan most popular?
The single biggest year for Derquan was 2002, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Derquan is about 24 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 Derquan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Derquan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Derquan 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 Derquan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Derquan 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 Derquan 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 Derquan?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.