Dequincy

Dequincy - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Dequincy at a glance

Dequincy is ranked #3146 among boy baby names in 2002, with 6 births in 2002. It peaked in 1983 at #1808 and first appeared on the charts in 1981.

Rank in 2002
#3146
Births in 2002
6
Peak year
1983 (#1808)
First appeared
1981
Trend
#2250 in 1992 → #3146 in 2002 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 289,949 boys

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

Dequincy appeared on the charts for the first time in 1981 on position #2267. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Dequincy and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Dequincy? 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 Dequincy. The baby boy name Dequincy was given to 6 baby boys in 2002, ranking #3146 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 289,949 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Dequincy peaked in popularity 43 years ago in 1983 on position 1808.



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Dequincy Quinn


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Dequincy is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Dequincy is currently topping the baby name charts in Louisiana at position #670 - and is the least popular in Louisiana at position #670.

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 Dequincy is where you live.


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Dequincy origin and meaning

Dequincy is a 8 letter name with 4 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Dequincy, pop culture references for the name Dequincy and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Dequincy

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

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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
20023146
19962868
19942670
19932419
19922250
19913165
19902589
19882720
19872592
19862520
19841944
19831808
19812267

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Louisiana670

Even more about Dequincy


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 Dequincy 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 Dequincy?

4 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
1983
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Dequincy
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 289,949
Letter count 8
Syllable count 4
Year first discovered 1981
2002 births +6

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