Dejion
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 87 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 87 babies have been named Dejion in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Dejion is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Dejion is a boy's baby name, a creative compound of De- with Jion (possibly from Zion, Hebrew, 'highest point'). The name blends African American naming creativity with biblical geography.
Dejion reaches for the highest place — Zion reimagined with a bold, contemporary prefix.
EtymologyShow more
Dejion first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1993. First appearing in the 1990s, Dejion emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Hebrew classification suggests a path from hebrew linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Dejion has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1993.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 42 | — |
The Story of Dejion
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2000, Dejion is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Dejion are most likely born between 1993 and 2008.
How rare is Dejion?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Dejion is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1993, peaked in the 2000s with 45 births that decade.
Dejion by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(11 years, 1993–2008)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8 | #9189 |
| 2004 | 5 | #11767 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11289 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7825 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9556 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5356 |
| 1999 | 12 | #5388 |
| 1998 | 5 | #9979 |
| 1996 | 12 | #4949 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7177 |
| 1993 | 6 | #7855 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1993–2008