Holding steady.
Popularity of Diquan since 1988
Babies named Diquan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 337 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Diquan is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1988. It reached its highest popularity in 1994, reflecting the creative naming trends of the era, particularly in African American communities. Although Diquan has never been among the top 1000 names nationally, its usage has been notable in states like California and Texas. The name's trajectory has been stable after a peak in the mid-1990s, and it remains a rare but distinctive choice today.
Diquan is a modern American coinage that emerged in the late 1980s, during a period of creative name formation in the African American community. It likely combines the popular prefix "Di-" (as seen in names like D'Andre or Diante) with the name "Juan" or the suffix "-quan" (from names like DeQuan). Its usage peaked in the 1990s, reflecting broader trends of distinctive, melodic invented names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: D, Quan
Sibling names for Diquan
Names that share Diquan's style, for a brother or sister.
