Declining since 1995, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Dequan since 1975
Babies named Dequan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 135 |
| 1980s | 318 |
| 1990s | 2,050 |
| 2000s | 817 |
| 2010s | 396 |
| 2020s | 134 |
Meaning & origin
Dequan is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1975. It reached its peak popularity in 1994, when it ranked highest among given names. Since 1995, its usage has been on a downward trajectory, reflecting a broader shift away from creatively prefixed names. In 2025, the name ranked 7,194th, with approximately 1 in every 155,280 newborns receiving it. The name is formed from the prefix De- (common in African American naming traditions) and the element Quan, which itself has origins in Vietnamese and Chinese. While the name has not been associated with any specific top states, its style aligns with other names from the 1990s that used similar patterns.
Dequan is a modern American coinage, formed by the popular prefix De- combined with the name Quan. Quan itself has multiple origins, including Vietnamese (meaning 'spring') and Chinese (meaning 'peace' or 'power'). The name emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, particularly among African American communities, as part of a trend of creating distinctive names with the De- prefix. It peaked in popularity in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Dequan
Names that share Dequan's style, for a brother or sister.
