Dyquan
A masculine name possibly derived from Arabic, meaning "powerful" or "accomplished".
Name Census estimates that about 187 living Americans carry the first name Dyquan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dyquan today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dyquan births was 1994 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dyquan. 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
187
~ 1 in 1,832,911 Americans
Peak year
1994
25 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,730
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Dyquan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dyquan from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 129 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
Dyquan 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 Dyquan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dyquans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, North Carolina, South Carolina recorded the most babies named Dyquan, while South Carolina, North Carolina, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dyquan
The given name Dyquan is a modern variation of the Arabic name Daquan, which originates from the root word "daqiqa" meaning "precise" or "accurate." The name became popular in the United States in the late 20th century, particularly among African American communities.
The earliest recorded use of the name Daquan can be traced back to the 7th century, during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula. It was commonly given to children as a way to wish for them to be precise and accurate in their actions and thoughts.
While there are no direct references to the name Dyquan in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the Arabic root word "daqiqa" is mentioned in several Islamic texts, such as the Quran and Hadith, emphasizing the importance of precision and accuracy in various aspects of life.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Dyquan can be found in the United States Census records from the late 1970s. However, it is worth noting that the name gained significant popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Dyquan or its variations:
1. Daquan Jeffries (born 1997) is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA.
2. Daquan Brickhouse (born 1991) is an American football coach and former player who played as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL).
3. Daquan Jones (born 1990) is an American professional mixed martial artist who has competed in various promotions, including the UFC.
4. Daquan Dickens (born 1998) is an American actor known for his roles in the television series "Fargo" and the film "Blindspotting."
5. Daquan Carney (born 1992) is an American rapper and songwriter, better known by his stage name "Duckwrth."
It is important to note that while the name Dyquan has become more prevalent in recent decades, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Arabic language.
People
Dyquan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dyquan 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
Dyquan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dyquan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 187 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dyquan 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 1,832,911 US residents.
Is Dyquan a common name?
We classify Dyquan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 191 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dyquan most popular?
The single biggest year for Dyquan was 1994, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dyquan is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dyquan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dyquan 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.