Dejohn
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 435 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Dejohn, you're looking at a name that fewer than 435 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Dejohn a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
In the most recent SSA release, Dejohn ranks #9168 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Dejohn is a boy's baby name of uncertain origin, a modern American coinage combining the prefix De- with John (from the Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious'). It carries the warm spirituality of John while adding a distinctly contemporary, African-American naming energy.
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In the American context, Dejohn is a boy's name with several decades of recorded use (1974–2024). Its Hebrew roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Dejohn is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #9168), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Dejohn was #4301 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #9168, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 16 | #9093 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 54 | #10712 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 149 | #5824 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 168 | #3925 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 33 | #5268 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 15 | #5899 | — |
The Story of Dejohn
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1997, Dejohn is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Dejohn are most likely born between 1987 and 2007.
How rare is Dejohn?
Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named Dejohn — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1974, peaked in the 1990s with 168 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Dejohn by the numbers
- Would fill 9 school buses
- Meeting one Dejohn per day would take 1.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(37 years, 1974–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #9168 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9018 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12616 |
| 2017 | 7 | #9930 |
| 2016 | 7 | #9912 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12515 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12586 |
| 2012 | 5 | #12709 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8230 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7194 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11328 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6850 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6727 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5131 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5357 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4301 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5094 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5198 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4005 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4247 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1974–2024