Dquan
An American name variant that combines the letter "D" with the traditional name "Quan".
Name Census estimates that about 220 living Americans carry the first name Dquan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dquan today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dquan births was 1994 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dquan. 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
220
~ 1 in 1,557,974 Americans
Peak year
1994
38 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,711
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Dquan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dquan 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 133 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
Dquan 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 Dquan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dquans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Dquan
The name Dquan is a modern variation of the Arabic name Daquan, which has its roots in the ancient Semitic language of Arabic. The name is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in the regions that are now known as Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Syria. It was likely first used during the early Islamic era, which began in the 7th century CE.
The name Dquan is derived from the Arabic word "daqan," which means "to be precise" or "to be accurate." This suggests that the name may have been originally given to individuals who were known for their attention to detail or their meticulous nature. However, over time, the name has taken on a broader meaning and is now used as a given name without any specific connotation.
There are no known references to the name Dquan in ancient texts or religious scriptures, as it is a relatively modern variation of the original Arabic name. The earliest recorded instances of the name Dquan are found in birth records from the late 20th century, primarily in the United States and other Western countries with significant Arab or Muslim populations.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Dquan or its variations. One such person was Daquan Muhammad (1920-2001), an Egyptian-born American writer and scholar who wrote extensively on Islamic culture and history. Another was Daquan al-Khalili (1934-2010), a renowned Syrian mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to the field of theoretical physics.
In the realm of sports, Daquan Cook (born 1985) is a former American professional basketball player who played in the NBA and various international leagues. Daquan Jones (born 1992) is a American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC's lightweight division. Daquan Bracey (born 1994) is an American professional boxer who has held multiple regional titles in the lightweight division.
It is important to note that the name Dquan, while not as common as some other Arabic names, has seen a rise in popularity in recent years, particularly in Western countries with diverse populations. However, comprehensive census data on the usage of this name in modern times is not readily available, as the focus of this report is on the historical background and origins of the name.
People
Dquan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dquan 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
Dquan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dquan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 220 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dquan 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 1,557,974 US residents.
Is Dquan a common name?
We classify Dquan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 224 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dquan most popular?
The single biggest year for Dquan was 1994, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dquan 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 Dquan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dquan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dquan 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 Dquan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dquan 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 Dquan 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 Dquan?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Dquan at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.