Dequan

Dequan - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Dequan at a glance

Dequan is ranked #3591 among boy baby names in 2024, with 6 births in 2024. It peaked in 1994 at #514 and first appeared on the charts in 1978.

Rank in 2024
#3591
Births in 2024
6
Peak year
1994 (#514)
First appeared
1978
Trend
#3828 in 2019 → #3591 in 2024 (Rising)
Popularity
1 in 246,086 boys

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Dequan appeared on the charts for the first time in 1978 on position #878. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Dequan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Dequan? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Dequan. The baby boy name Dequan was given to 6 baby boys in 2024, ranking #3591 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 246,086 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Dequan peaked in popularity 32 years ago in 1994 on position 514.



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Dequan Henderson
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Dequan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Dequan is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,673 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,673.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Dequan is where you live.


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Dequan origin and meaning

Dequan is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Dequan, pop culture references for the name Dequan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Dequan

We've found the following names that sound similar to Dequan, sorted by popularity.

Dawson / Deshawn / Deacon / Dashawn / Daquan / Deshaun / Dejuan / Deegan / Desean / Dajuan /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20243591
20223936
20203004
20193828
20182739
20163047
20152564
20143971
20133876
20123006
20112802
20092552
20082522
20072406
20062607
20052136
20041836
20031489
20021405
20011055
2000885
1999739
1998748
1997771
1996675
1995635
1994514
1993643
1992820
1991957
1990972
19891200
19881348
19871553
19862036
19852430
19831540
19801603
19791770
1978878

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Florida1673

Even more about Dequan


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Dequan a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Dequan?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1994
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Dequan
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 246,086
Letter count 6
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 1978
2024 births +6

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