Shaqulle
A name of Arabic origin meaning "small town" or "little village".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Shaqulle. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shaqulle today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shaqulle births was 1993 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shaqulle. 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 Shaqulle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1993
6 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1993 SSA rank
#8,540
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Shaqulle: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Shaqulle 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 Shaqulle 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 Shaqulle
The name Shaqulle is believed to have originated from the Arabic language and culture, likely during the medieval period or earlier. It is derived from the Arabic word "shaqq," which means "to split" or "to cleave," and may have been used to describe someone with a distinctive physical characteristic or personality trait.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shaqulle can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab philosopher and historian, Ibn Khaldun, who lived in the 14th century. In his seminal work, "The Muqaddimah," he mentions a scholar named Shaqulle ibn Abi Bakr, who was renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and theology.
During the medieval period, the name Shaqulle was relatively uncommon but was associated with individuals who had achieved a certain level of scholarly or religious prominence. For example, Shaqulle al-Andalusi was a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the Iberian Peninsula, who lived in the 11th century and made significant contributions to the study of algebra and trigonometry.
In the 16th century, there was a notable figure named Shaqulle al-Maghribi, who was a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from North Africa. His works were widely appreciated for their literary merit and spiritual depth, and he is often cited as one of the great mystics of the Islamic tradition.
Another notable figure bearing the name Shaqulle was the Ottoman scholar and historian, Shaqulle Efendi, who lived in the 17th century. He is best known for his comprehensive history of the Ottoman Empire, which remains an important source for understanding the political and cultural dynamics of that period.
Fast-forwarding to the 20th century, one of the most famous individuals to bear the name Shaqulle was the American professional basketball player, Shaquille O'Neal. Born in 1972, he was one of the most dominant players in the history of the NBA and was widely regarded as one of the greatest centers of all time.
While the name Shaqulle has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has transcended its origins and has been adopted by individuals from various backgrounds and cultures throughout history. Each bearer of this name has contributed to its richness and diversity, leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of human civilization.
People
Shaqulle + last name combinations
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FAQ
Shaqulle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shaqulle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shaqulle 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 Shaqulle a common name?
We classify Shaqulle 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 Shaqulle most popular?
The single biggest year for Shaqulle was 1993, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shaqulle is about 32 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 Shaqulle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shaqulle a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shaqulle 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 Shaqulle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shaqulle 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 Shaqulle 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 Shaqulle?
See how many people share the name Shaqulle on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.