Dejon
Primarily a boy's name of American origin with 2,588 recorded births. Also given to 77 girls.
Meaning & Origin
At 5 letters and two syllables, Dejon hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1966, with 2,588 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #4725, Dejon is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Dejon ranks #4725 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Dejon is a boy's and girl's baby name of American origin, a creative construction combining the De- prefix (common in African American naming traditions) with Jon — a form of John, meaning 'God is gracious.' Together, the name has a smooth, contemporary sound with traditional roots.
Dejon has the easy rhythm of a two-syllable name that sounds both modern and warmly familiar.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Dejon's final sounds are solid, balanced — a versatile ending found across many naming traditions. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Dejon follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Dejon's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Dejon was #1690 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #4725, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 103 | #4784 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 310 | #3700 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 739 | #1826 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 1,071 | #1115 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 287 | #2422 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 71 | #4264 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 7 | #3307 | — |
The Story of Dejon
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1992, Dejon is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Dejon are most likely born between 1982 and 2002.
How rare is Dejon?
Only about 1 in every 171,429 babies born in 2024 was named Dejon — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1966, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 1990s with 1,071 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Dejon by the numbers
- Would fill 54 school buses
- Meeting one Dejon per day would take 7.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(55 years, 1966–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21 | #4725 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5112 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5070 |
| 2021 | 24 | #4275 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4739 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5393 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4508 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3023 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4018 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3908 |
| 2014 | 28 | #3711 |
| 2013 | 32 | #3352 |
| 2012 | 27 | #3821 |
| 2011 | 45 | #2674 |
| 2010 | 47 | #2595 |
| 2009 | 56 | #2326 |
| 2008 | 60 | #2211 |
| 2007 | 72 | #1958 |
| 2006 | 58 | #2208 |
| 2005 | 62 | #2010 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Dejon as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Dejon has also been given to 77 girls in the U.S. since 1970.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1966–2024