Daquann
An English masculine name of unknown origin, possibly related to Quan.
Name Census estimates that about 140 living Americans carry the first name Daquann. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daquann today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daquann births was 2001 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daquann. 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
140
~ 1 in 2,448,245 Americans
Peak year
2001
16 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2010 SSA rank
#12,666
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Daquann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daquann from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 85 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
Daquann 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 Daquann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Daquanns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Daquann
The name Daquann has its origins rooted in African-American culture, emerging in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a combination of the name Daquan, which has Arabic roots and means "the wise one," and the suffix "-n," which adds a unique flair to the name. This distinctive name gained popularity among African-American families seeking to embrace their cultural heritage while also creating a unique identity for their children.
While there are no known historical references or ancient texts directly mentioning the name Daquann, its rise in popularity coincides with the broader cultural movement of African-Americans reclaiming and celebrating their roots. The name reflects the desire to connect with one's heritage while also forging a new path forward.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Daquann can be traced back to the late 1980s and early 1990s, though its usage was initially sparse. As the name gained traction within the African-American community, it began to appear more frequently in birth records and public records.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Daquann, though their fame is relatively recent due to the name's modern origins. One notable figure is Daquann Brooks, an American basketball player who played professionally in Europe and Asia during the early 2000s. Another is Daquann Trent, an American football player who played defensive back for several teams in the National Football League (NFL) in the late 2010s.
Additionally, Daquann Jackson was a promising young actor who appeared in several television shows and films in the early 2010s before his untimely passing in 2014. Daquann Everett, a spoken word artist and activist, has gained recognition for his powerful performances and advocacy work within the African-American community.
Finally, Daquann Martin is a contemporary artist and muralist based in Philadelphia, known for his vibrant and socially conscious works that celebrate African-American culture and identity.
While the name Daquann is a relatively modern creation, it carries the weight of cultural significance and the desire for a unique identity rooted in one's heritage. Its increasing popularity reflects the ongoing efforts of African-American communities to embrace and celebrate their rich cultural traditions while forging new paths forward.
People
Daquann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daquann 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
Daquann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daquann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 140 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daquann 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 2,448,245 US residents.
Is Daquann a common name?
We classify Daquann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 143 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daquann most popular?
The single biggest year for Daquann was 2001, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daquann is about 30 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 Daquann in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daquann a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daquann 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 Daquann still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daquann 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 Daquann 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 Americans are named Daquann?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.