How Many People Are Named Dejan?

Complete statistics for the name Dejan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dejan
Very Rare
Slavic

Dejan means 'supplanter' in Slavic, making it a name rich in history. Only 318 people named Dejan live in the US today, with just 1 in 1,037,367 Americans bearing this rare moniker. The majority, 56%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~136
Living in US
1 in 2,437,127
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Slavic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Confident
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

75,445
Worldwide Bearers
#13,002
Global Rank
🇷🇸 Serbia
39,621
🇸🇮 Slovenia
10,223
🇭🇷 Croatia
6,554
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
3,058
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
2,517
🇲🇪 Montenegro
1,953
🇦🇹 Austria
1,726
🇺🇸 United States
1,484
🇽🇰 Kosovo
1,476
🇩🇪 Germany
917

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
305 (96%)
♀ Female
13 (4%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
185
Would be under 30 (56%)
145
Would be 30–60 (44%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 330 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
86
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dejan Through the Generations

Dejan saw its peak popularity in 2001 with 21 births, but since then, its usage has been on the decline. Today, the average age of someone named Dejan is 31, with 185 individuals under 30 and 145 aged between 30 and 60. This distribution highlights how the name has become increasingly associated with younger generations, reflecting its status as a relatively new choice in naming traditions.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 23

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dejan's Slavic roots

📄 About the Name Dejan

How Many People Have the Name Dejan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 136 people in the United States currently share the name Dejan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,437,127 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dejan a Common or Rare Name?

Dejan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Dejan Mean?

Dejan means "supplanter" and comes from Slavic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dejan in SSA data, approximately 96% are male and 4% are female.

When Was Dejan Most Popular?

The name Dejan reached peak popularity in 2001, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dejan?

Approximately 136 people named Dejan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 136. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,437,127 Americans.

Is Dejan a rare name?

Dejan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,437,127 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dejan mean?

Dejan means "supplanter" and comes from Slavic origins.

Is Dejan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 96% of people named Dejan are male and 4% are female.

When was Dejan most popular?

Dejan peaked in 2001 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US136
All-Time Births136
1 in X1 in 2,437,127
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age31
Peak Year2001
World Rank#13,002
Male %96%
Female %4%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.