Holding steady.
Popularity of Dequincy since 1964
Babies named Dequincy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 103 |
| 1990s | 120 |
| 2000s | 67 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Dequincy is a modern American name that first appeared in birth records in 1964, reflecting the creative naming traditions that emerged in African-American communities during the mid-20th century. The name combines the fashionable prefix De- with Quincy, a surname of French origin. Though it has never reached the top 1000, Dequincy saw its highest usage in 1993, its peak year, and has maintained a low but stable presence since. With a trajectory that remains steady, it has not experienced a revival. The name is almost exclusively given to boys, and its use is not concentrated in any particular states.
Dequincy is a modern American coinage, first recorded in the 1960s. It appears to combine the prefix De- (common in African-American invented names) with Quincy, a surname of French origin meaning 'estate of the fifth son' or simply chosen for its sound. The name saw modest use in the 1990s, with its peak year in 1993, and has remained stable since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: D, Quincy
Variants: DeQuincy
Sibling names for Dequincy
Names that share Dequincy's style, for a brother or sister.
