Daequan: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	–	–	–	–
1990s	337	34	–	#1,640
2000s	342	34	+1%	#1,931
2010s	108	11	-68%	#4,876
2020s (to 2025)	10	2	-85%	#12,440

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

1990s

337

–

#1,640

2000s

342

+1%

#1,931

2010s

108

-68%

#4,876

2020s (to 2025)

-85%

#12,440

The story of Daequan

Daequan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,440 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1991, 797 American babies have been named Daequan. Its peak came in 1996, when 59 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Daequan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Daequan?

The median living Daequan is about 24 years old; half are between 18 and 28. An estimated 800 people named Daequan are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Daequan year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	5	#12,440
2024	–	–
2023	–	–
2022	–	–
2021	5	#12,530
2020	–	–
2019	8	#9,067
2018	6	#11,059
2017	9	#8,293
2016	7	#9,885
2015	13	#6,408
2014	11	#7,164
2013	14	#5,985
2012	11	#7,164
2011	10	#7,616
2010	19	#4,876
2009	25	#4,059
2008	24	#4,162
2007	35	#3,198
2006	29	#3,535
2005	21	#4,224
2004	29	#3,299
2003	42	#2,484
2002	33	#2,827
2001	50	#2,092
2000	54	#1,931
1995	44	#1,922
1990	–	–
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1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Daequan, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Daequan?

The median living Daequan is about 24 years old. Half of all living Daequans are between 18 and 28 years old.

How many people named Daequan are alive today?

An estimated 800 people named Daequan are alive in the United States, based on 797 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Daequan in 2025?

Daequan ranked #12,440 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Daequan?

797 babies have been named Daequan in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Daequan most popular?

Daequan peaked in 1996, when 59 newborns received the name.

Is Daequan a boy or girl name?

Daequan is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Daequan rising or falling?

Daequan is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Daequan?

Well-known people named Daequan include Daequan Cook (basketball player).

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Daequan popularity over time

The story of Daequan

How old are people named Daequan?

Daequan year by year

Famous people named Daequan

Frequently asked questions

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