Shacquille
A masculine name deriving from an Arabic Islamic name meaning "Little Wanderer".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Shacquille. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shacquille today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shacquille births was 1994 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shacquille. 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 Shacquille. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1994
6 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#8,627
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Shacquille: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Shacquille 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 Shacquille 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 Shacquille
The name Shacquille is a modern variation of the French name Jacques, which is derived from the Biblical Hebrew name Jacob. The name Jacob means "supplanter" or "one who grasps the heel," referring to the biblical story of Jacob being born holding onto the heel of his twin brother Esau.
The name Jacques became popular in France during the Middle Ages and was later anglicized to James in English-speaking countries. Shacquille is a more recent variation that emerged in the 20th century, possibly as a combination of the French Jacques and the English Shaquille, a variant of the Arabic name Shakil, meaning "thankful" or "grateful."
While there are no recorded instances of the name Shacquille in ancient texts or historical records, it has gained prominence in modern times due to the fame of several notable individuals bearing this name.
One of the earliest and most famous people with the name Shacquille is Shaquille O'Neal, the former professional basketball player born in 1972. O'Neal, known for his dominant presence on the court, won numerous NBA championships and is considered one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
Another notable Shacquille is Shacquille Ben Ismail, a French-Algerian professional footballer born in 1990. Ben Ismail has played for several clubs in Europe and has represented the Algerian national team.
In the world of music, Shacquille Mouton is a French singer and songwriter born in 1985. He has released several albums and gained popularity in the French music scene.
Shacquille Gwengo is a Congolese basketball player born in 1997. He currently plays for the Memphis Hustle in the NBA G League.
Finally, Shacquille Brignall is a British actor and writer born in 1990. He has appeared in various television shows and films and has also written for several productions.
While the name Shacquille is a relatively modern creation, its roots can be traced back to ancient Hebrew and French origins, showcasing the rich tapestry of cultural influences that have shaped modern names.
People
Shacquille + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shacquille as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shacquille: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shacquille?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shacquille 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 Shacquille a common name?
We classify Shacquille 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 Shacquille most popular?
The single biggest year for Shacquille was 1994, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shacquille is about 31 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 Shacquille in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shacquille a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shacquille 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 Shacquille still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shacquille 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 Shacquille 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 are named Shacquille?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Shacquille, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.