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Dequavion

dih-KWAY-vee-on · A modern invented name, likely combining the prefix De- with the name Quavion or similar.

Peak popularity
2005
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Dequavion since 1997

Babies named Dequavion per year in U.S. Social Security records.

5914200020102020Most births 2005Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1990s25
2000s98
2010s7
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Dequavion is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1997, reflecting a trend of distinctive, creatively constructed names in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The name reached its peak popularity in 2005, but has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, making it a rare choice. Its trajectory has been stable since the peak, with very few annual births. While Dequavion does not appear in many top state rankings, its usage is scattered across the country, primarily in the southern United States. The name's formation, likely combining the prefix De- with a name like Quavion, exemplifies the modern American naming style of blending familiar sounds into new and unique identities.

Dequavion is a modern American coinage, formed by adding the fashionable prefix De- to the name Quavion. Quavion itself appears to be a blend of names like Quan and Davion, following a trend of creatively constructed names in the late 20th century. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1997 and achieved its peak popularity in the mid-2000s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Deq, Quav

Variants: Dequavious, Dequavian

Sibling names for Dequavion

Names that share Dequavion's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Dequavion mean?
Dequavion is a modern invented name with no traditional meaning. It was likely created by combining the prefix De- with the name Quavion, which itself is a contemporary construction.
How popular is the name Dequavion today?
Dequavion has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the United States. It peaked in popularity in 2005 and has remained relatively stable since then, with fewer than five births per year in recent years.
Is Dequavion a boy's name or a girl's name?
Dequavion is almost exclusively used for baby boys in the United States.