Declining since 1985, #3,848 for boys today.
Popularity of Dejuan since 1955
Babies named Dejuan per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dejuan's real moment was 1997.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 8 |
| 1960s | 129 |
| 1970s | 816 |
| 1980s | 1,312 |
| 1990s | 1,401 |
| 2000s | 1,059 |
| 2010s | 576 |
| 2020s | 219 |
Meaning & origin
Dejuan is a modern American coinage that first appeared in birth records in 1955. It saw its peak popularity in 1997, when it ranked higher than its current position of 3848th (2025). The name is used for approximately 1 in 61003 boys today, a decline from earlier decades. Its usage has been concentrated in Michigan, reflecting regional patterns. Dejuan exemplifies the trend of creating names by combining a prefix with an established name, in this case Juan, contributing to the diversity of American naming practices.
Dejuan is a modern American name that emerged in the mid-20th century. It appears to be a blend of the popular prefix De- (as in DeShawn, DeAndre) with the Spanish name Juan, creating a distinctive given name. The name has been consistently used since the 1950s, particularly among African American communities, reflecting a trend of creating unique names with familiar elements.
Where Dejuan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: D.J., J.J., De
Sibling names for Dejuan
Names that share Dejuan's style, for a brother or sister.
