Holding steady.
Popularity of Dejan since 1970
Babies named Dejan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 53 |
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 76 |
| 2000s | 117 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Dejan is a Slavic name that has maintained steady usage in the Balkans for generations, though it has never broken into the U.S. top 1000. First recorded in U.S. data in 1970, its peak year was 2000, and its trajectory has remained stable since. The name originates from the verb 'dati' meaning 'to give,' and it is common in Serbia, Croatia, and other South Slavic countries. While Dejan has no top states recorded in U.S. data, it remains a recognizable choice for families honoring Slavic heritage.
Dejan derives from the South Slavic element 'dejati' meaning 'to do, to act' or more commonly from 'dati' meaning 'to give'. It is a short form of names such as Dejanir or Dejanislav, though it has been used independently for centuries. The name has been particularly popular in Serbia, Croatia, and Macedonia.
“Dejan” around the world
Where Dejan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dejo, Dejko
Variants: Dejanije, Dejanos
Sibling names for Dejan
Names that share Dejan's style, for a brother or sister.
