Daequan
Every Daequan since 1991 — 797 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
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 |
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Famous people named Daequan
- Daequan Cook Basketball player · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
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).