Shaquill
An Arabic name meaning "warrior, elevated, or made honored".
Name Census estimates that about 167 living Americans carry the first name Shaquill. It is a predominantly male name (90.1% of registrations). The average person named Shaquill today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shaquill births was 1993 (72 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shaquill. 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
167
~ 1 in 2,052,421 Americans
Peak year
1993
72 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1997 SSA rank
#7,983
Tracked since 1991
Gender
Gender distribution for Shaquill
Shaquill leans heavily male at 90.1% of total registrations, but 17 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Shaquill as a male name
- Ranked #7,983 in 1997
- 7 male births in 1997
- Peak: 1993 (62 births)
Shaquill as a female name
- Ranked #8,604 in 1993
- 10 female births in 1993
- Peak: 1993 (10 births)
Popularity
Shaquill: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Shaquill 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 Shaquill 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 | 155 | 17 | 172 |
Geography
Where Shaquills live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois recorded the most babies named Shaquill, while Texas, Florida, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shaquill
The name Shaquill is a relatively modern name with its origins rooted in Arabic and English language influences. It is a combination of the Arabic name Shaqiq, meaning "companion" or "friend," and the English suffix "-ill," which is commonly used to create diminutive forms of names.
Shaqiq was a popular name in the Middle East and North Africa during the medieval period, particularly among Arab communities. It was often associated with notions of loyalty, camaraderie, and companionship, reflecting the importance of these values in Arab culture.
The earliest recorded use of the name Shaquill can be traced back to the late 20th century in the United States. It gained popularity among African American families, likely influenced by the growing trend of combining traditional African or Arabic names with Western elements.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Shaquill was Shaquill Griffin, an American football cornerback born in 1995. He played college football at the University of Central Florida and was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Another prominent figure named Shaquill is Shaquill Rashard Hawkins, an American professional basketball player born in 1994. He played college basketball at Wichita State University and has since played for various teams in the NBA G League and internationally.
In the world of music, Shaquill Mandozer is a British singer-songwriter and record producer born in 1985. He is known for his work with various indie and alternative rock bands, as well as his solo projects.
Shaquill O'Neal, born in 1972, is an American former professional basketball player and the son of NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal. He played college basketball at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and had a brief professional career in the minor leagues.
Shaquill Manigault, born in 1976, is an American businessman and reality television personality. He gained fame as a contestant on the first season of the reality show "The Apprentice" hosted by Donald Trump.
While the name Shaquill is relatively new and lacks a long historical lineage, it has gained recognition and popularity in recent decades, particularly within certain cultural communities. Its unique blend of Arabic and English influences has made it a distinctive and memorable name choice.
People
Shaquill + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shaquill 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
Shaquill: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shaquill?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 167 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shaquill 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 2,052,421 US residents.
Is Shaquill a common name?
We classify Shaquill as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 172 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shaquill most popular?
The single biggest year for Shaquill was 1993, when 72 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shaquill is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shaquill a male name?
Yes, 90.1% of people registered as Shaquill 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.