Total births
12
Boys' name · since 1995
Darquez
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 12 babies named Darquez, peaking in 1995. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 12
- total births
- 1995–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Darquez sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 12 recorded since 1995.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Darquez has been recorded 12 times among boys since 1995, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2001.
- 12 total births
- 1995–2001 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
12 boys have been named Darquez since 1995, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2001.
- 12
- total births
- 1995–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Darquez was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
7 babies were named Darquez in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
Darquez's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Darquez's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2001, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1995 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Darquez at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1995
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1995
Darquez popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2001
- Peak year (1995)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 7 years of records
Darquez by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Darquez's strongest decade.
7 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Darquez births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
7 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 7 births (58% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darquez? ▼
Darquez has been given to 12 babies in the U.S. since 1995, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2001. 7 babies were born in 1995, its single highest year.
When was Darquez most popular? ▼
Darquez was most popular in the 1990s decade with 7 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
How long has the name Darquez been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Darquez since 1995 -- 7 years through the most recent 2001 data.
What names are similar to Darquez? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Darrell, Darren, Darryl, Daryl, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Darquez's data
- Darquez's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (7 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Darquez
Nearby Names Like Darquez
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darquez
Darrell Boy
#1460 159,766 births
Darren Boy
#954 103,937 births
Darryl Boy
#1798 92,285 births
Daryl Boy
#2001 63,058 births
Darius Boy
#746 54,006 births
Compare Darquez side by side: Darquez vs Darrell Darquez vs Darren Darquez vs Darryl
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1995–2001 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Darquez: Baby Name Since 1995 - 12 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darquez. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Darquez draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.