Holding steady.
Popularity of Dequarius since 1985
Babies named Dequarius per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 178 |
| 2000s | 111 |
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dequarius is a modern American name that first appeared in records in 1985, reflecting a creative naming tradition that blossomed in the late 20th century. Its usage peaked in 2000, and it has since maintained a stable but low frequency of occurrence. The name combines the popular prefix De- (as in DeShawn) with a Latinate ending reminiscent of Marius, making it part of a broader pattern of distinctive invented names. While Dequarius has never broken into national popularity rankings, its consistent but rare use over four decades gives it a unique identity. It remains an almost exclusively male name, with no widespread variants or famous bearers.
Dequarius is a modern American coinage that emerged in the late 20th century, first recorded in 1985. It follows a pattern of names prefixed with De- (as in DeShawn, DeAndre) combined with a Latinate suffix reminiscent of names like Marius or Darius. The name likely arose within African American naming traditions, which often blend creative prefixes with established name elements to form distinctive new names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Deke, Quarius, Deq
Sibling names for Dequarius
Names that share Dequarius's style, for a brother or sister.
