UK boy's name
Daquan
An African American name meaning "abundant greatness" or "great waters".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Daquan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Daquan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4527, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2004 to 2009. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Daquan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Daquan ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 3 boys were registered as Daquan.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Daquan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4527
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Daquan mean?
The given name Daquan has its origins in the Chinese language and culture. It is a combination of two Chinese characters, "Da" meaning "big" or "great," and "Quan" meaning "river" or "stream." The name can be translated to mean "great river" or "big stream."
In ancient China, rivers played a significant role in agriculture, transportation, and sustenance for communities. Names associated with natural elements like water were often given to children with the hope that they would possess qualities such as strength, endurance, and prosperity. The name Daquan may have been initially bestowed upon children born near or close to major rivers or waterways.
Early references to the name Daquan can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), a golden age of Chinese poetry and literature. During this period, several poets and scholars bore the name Daquan, although specific historical records are limited.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Daquan was a Buddhist monk who lived during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). Known as Daquan Huiyuan, he was renowned for his calligraphy skills and his contributions to the development of Chan Buddhism.
In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), a notable figure named Daquan Zhixiao gained prominence as a military strategist and advisor to the Emperor. He is credited with developing innovative tactics that helped secure victories in several battles against invading forces.
During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD), a scholar and poet named Daquan Yingtao gained recognition for his literary works and his mastery of classical Chinese literature. His poetry collection, "Daquan Shiji," is still studied and celebrated today.
Another prominent individual with the name Daquan was a renowned painter from the late Qing Dynasty, Daquan Baolu. His landscape paintings, which often depicted rivers and streams, were highly regarded for their intricate details and vivid representations of nature.
It is important to note that while these examples provide historical context and significance for the name Daquan, the specific details and dates may vary across different sources and records.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Daquan over time
The chart below shows babies named Daquan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Daquan, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2009, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daquan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Daquan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4089 | 6 | 2 |
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- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
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FAQ
Daquan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Daquan in the UK right now?
In 2009, Daquan was ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Daquan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 3 babies registered as Daquan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Daquan?
An African American name meaning "abundant greatness" or "great waters".
How many people are called Daquan in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Daquan across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.