Daquan Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationduh-KWAN / /dəˈkwɑːn/African American; English
Meaning
African American: a combination of 'Da' and 'Quan'; English: 'the one who is strong'
Historical & Cultural Background
Daquan is a modern name that emerged within African American communities in the late 20th century. It reflects a trend of creating unique names by combining elements from existing names. The name has gained popularity in various urban areas and is often associated with cultural identity and expression.
Trend Summary
Daquan has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly among African American communities, since the 1990s.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Daquan was first seen in the United States in 1975. Daquan has ranked as high as #685 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in New York, North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, and Maryland. In the past 5 years the name Daquan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Daquan (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 27 |
| 1985 | 35 |
| 1986 | 39 |
| 1987 | 64 |
| 1988 | 89 |
| 1989 | 144 |
| 1990 | 206 |
| 1991 | 300 |
| 1992 | 291 |
| 1993 | 453 |
| 1994 | 626 |
| 1995 | 601 |
| 1996 | 508 |
| 1997 | 516 |
| 1998 | 402 |
| 1999 | 366 |
| 2000 | 344 |
| 2001 | 326 |
| 2002 | 280 |
| 2003 | 253 |
| 2004 | 216 |
| 2005 | 175 |
| 2006 | 169 |
| 2007 | 160 |
| 2008 | 150 |
| 2009 | 122 |
| 2010 | 100 |
| 2011 | 92 |
| 2012 | 76 |
| 2013 | 86 |
| 2014 | 75 |
| 2015 | 55 |
| 2016 | 67 |
| 2017 | 59 |
| 2018 | 65 |
| 2019 | 59 |
| 2020 | 58 |
| 2021 | 65 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2024 | 36 |