Boy · #12,551 in 2026

Duquan

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

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Current Rank

#12,551

Peak Rank

#3,911 (1994)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1977

First Year

2008

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#3911

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Duquan

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Duquan

Duquan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1977, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 16 Duquans were born — ranking #3,911 that year. As of 2026, Duquan ranks #12,551 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 92 Duquans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Duquan

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

Dequeen
Daikon
Duquesne
Dacron
Diwan
Decrown
Decline
Deacon
Declan
Dickson
Deion
Dicken

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Duquan

What does the name Duquan mean?

How popular is Duquan in 2026?

In 2026, Duquan ranks #12,551 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Duquan most popular?

Duquan reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #3,911 that year with 16 babies given the name.

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

Duquan has historically been most popular in New Jersey, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Duquan.

Is Duquan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Duquan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Duquan include Chang, Kaipo, Davonn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Duquan

Duquan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 92 births in the dataset. Duquan's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #3,911. Use the chart and map above to compare Duquan'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.