Daequan
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,638 in 1996
5 babies were named Daequan in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1991–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Daequan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Daequan, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Daequan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDaequan first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1996, when it ranked #1,638. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDaequan was 9.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 36,364 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 344,828.
About the name Daequan
Daequan is a boy name of American origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-uan”. US birth records list Daequan for boys from 1991 to 2025, in 31 of those 35 years. Its best year was 1996, when it ranked #1,638 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19 | 51,311 boys |
| 2000s | 17 | 58,140 boys |
| 2010s | 5.7 | 174,520 boys |
| 2020s | 1.0 | 1,034,483 boys |
More American boy names
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- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
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Questions about the name Daequan
What is the origin of the name Daequan?
Daequan has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Daequan a boy or girl name?
Daequan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Daequan?
Daequan ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1996 (#1,638).