Dequan
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #521 in 1994
11 babies were named Dequan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,920 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1975–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dequan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dequan, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dequan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDequan first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1994, when it ranked #521. Today it's #7,194, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDequan was 12× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 13,550 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 156,250.
- TrendDequan has slipped 3,920 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,194. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Dequan
Dequan is a boy name of American origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-uan”. US birth records list Dequan for boys from 1975 to 2025, in 51 of those 51 years. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked #521 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 | 60,901 boys |
| 1980s | 17 | 58,962 boys |
| 1990s | 106 | 9,437 boys |
| 2000s | 41 | 24,278 boys |
| 2010s | 21 | 47,551 boys |
| 2020s | 13 | 77,519 boys |
Other spellings of Dequan
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Dequan
What is the origin of the name Dequan?
Dequan has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Dequan a boy or girl name?
Dequan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dequan?
Dequan ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1994 (#521).