How Many People Are Named Shaquille?

Complete statistics for the name Shaquille: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Shaquille
Very Rare
Arabic

Shaquille means 'victorious' and it's a very rare name for boys. Only 1 in 55,609 Americans share this unique moniker, making it stand out among the crowd. The name saw its peak popularity in 1993 and has been on the rise ever since.

~5,934
Living in US
1 in 55,609
Americans
1993
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Victorious
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
5
Life Path Number

Life path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,030
Worldwide Bearers
#172,849
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
5,934
🇳🇱 Netherlands
16
🇯🇲 Jamaica
16
🇲🇾 Malaysia
11
🇿🇦 South Africa
10
🇧🇷 Brazil
7
🇻🇪 Venezuela
5
🇸🇪 Sweden
5
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
4
🇨🇳 China
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5,554 (94%)
♀ Female
380 (6%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 30
1,099
Would be under 30 (18%)
5,014
Would be 30–60 (82%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 6,113 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1993

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
81
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Shaquille Through the Generations

Shaquille emerged as a name in the early 1990s, reaching its highest point in 1993 with 1,911 births. Since then, it has maintained a steady presence, with an estimated 5,934 people named Shaquille currently living in the United States. The age distribution shows a younger skew, with 1,099 under 30 and 5,014 between 30 and 60, indicating that it's a modern, newer-generation name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 778
Illinois 401
Florida 356
Georgia 315
Texas 281
South Carolina 270
North Carolina 233
California 229
Louisiana 184
Pennsylvania 180

⭐ Famous People Named Shaquille

Shaquille, Shaquill, or Shaquil is a given name, with Shaq being a common nickname. It is derived from the Arabic name Shakil.…

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✨ Similar Names to Shaquille

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shaquille's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Shaquille

How Many People Have the Name Shaquille?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,934 people in the United States currently share the name Shaquille. That works out to roughly 1 in every 55,609 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shaquille a Common or Rare Name?

Shaquille is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Shaquille Mean?

Shaquille means "victorious" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Shaquille in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.

When Was Shaquille Most Popular?

The name Shaquille reached peak popularity in 1993, with 1,911 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Shaquille?

Approximately 5,934 people named Shaquille live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,113. That works out to roughly 1 in 55,609 Americans.

Is Shaquille a rare name?

Shaquille is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 55,609 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shaquille mean?

Shaquille means "victorious" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Shaquille more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Shaquille are male and 6% are female.

When was Shaquille most popular?

Shaquille peaked in 1993 with 1,911 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US5,934
All-Time Births6,113
1 in X1 in 55,609
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age30
Peak Year1993
World Rank#172,849
Male %94%
Female %6%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.