Dejaun

A boy's name of African origin with 451 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

When Dejaun hit its peak of 23 births in 1995, the internet was beginning to expose parents to a wider world of naming options, and pop culture influence on baby names was at an all-time high.

Today, Dejaun reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.

Dejaun is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Dejaun is a boy's baby name of African origin, a creative compound developed in African American communities, blending the prefix De- (as in Deon, Deandre) with Juan (the Spanish form of John, meaning 'God is gracious').

Dejaun combines African American and Latino naming traditions into a single flowing name. The De- prefix adds distinction while the -jaun ending gives it an international, cross-cultural resonance that feels both contemporary and unique.

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Dejaun is built from 6 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the African naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.

The interplay of consonants and vowels in Dejaun creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.

At a Glance

451

Total births

Since 1968

1995

Peak

23 births

1968

First recorded

54 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Dejaun has 42+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1968.

First appeared: 1968Peak: 1995 (23 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Dejaun
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	7	#9965	▼
2010s	54	#10411	▼
2000s	113	#7055	▼
1990s	174	#3870	▲
1980s	73	#4702	▲
1970s	25	#4952	▲
1960s	5	#4270	—

The Story of Dejaun

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1995, Dejaun is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Dejaun are most likely born between 1985 and 2005.

How rare is Dejaun?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Dejaun is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1968, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 1990s with 174 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Dejaun by the numbers

Would fill 9 school buses
Meeting one Dejaun per day would take 1.2 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(42 years, 1968–2021)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Dejaun
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2021	7	#9965	0
2018	7	#9910	+1 (16.7%)
2017	6	#11089	-3 (-33.3%)
2016	9	#8301	+2 (28.6%)
2015	7	#9794	+2 (40.0%)
2013	5	#12583	-2 (-28.6%)
2012	7	#9953	-1 (-12.5%)
2011	8	#8947	+3 (60.0%)
2010	5	#12709	-6 (-54.5%)
2009	11	#7330	+3 (37.5%)
2008	8	#9188	+1 (14.3%)
2007	7	#10018	-3 (-30.0%)
2006	10	#7557	+3 (42.9%)
2005	7	#9351	-3 (-30.0%)
2004	10	#7096	-3 (-23.1%)
2003	13	#5634	-3 (-18.8%)
2002	16	#4755	-1 (-5.9%)
2001	17	#4529	+3 (21.4%)
2000	14	#5095	-9 (-39.1%)
1999	23	#3402	+5 (27.8%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejaun a boy's or girl's name?

Dejaun is primarily a boy's name.

When was Dejaun most popular?

Dejaun reached its peak popularity in 1995 with 23 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Dejaun?

Dejaun is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 451 babies in the U.S. since 1968. Its peak was in 1995.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1968–2021