Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Daiquan

Name: Popularity of the name Daiquan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Daiquan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#1,508 (1995)

Total Babies

778

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1988

First Year

2023

Last Year

1995

Peak Year

#1508

Peak Rank

778

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Daiquan

Daiquan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1988, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1995, when 63 Daiquans were born — ranking #1,508 that year. As of 2026, Daiquan ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 778 Daiquans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Daiquan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Daiquan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Duan
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Dwin
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Dwam
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Daiquan

What does the name Daiquan mean?

Daiquan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Daiquan in 2026?

In 2026, Daiquan ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Daiquan most popular?

Daiquan reached its peak popularity in 1995, ranking #1,508 that year with 63 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Daiquan most popular?

Daiquan has historically been most popular in Maryland, South Carolina, Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Daiquan.

Is Daiquan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Daiquan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Daiquan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Daiquan include Deontre, Kadarius, Rutherford. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Daiquan

Daiquan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 778 births in the dataset. Daiquan's peak popularity came in 1995 when it ranked #1,508. Use the chart and map above to compare Daiquan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.