How Many People Are Named Dejon?

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

Dejon
Very Rare
American

Dejon is a very rare name, barely making a blip on the radar. Only 2,591 people in the US are named Dejon, and that's just 1 in 127,351 Americans. It's a modern name, with most people under 30.

~2,591
Living in US
1 in 127,351
Americans
1999
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A modern invented name, likely a variant of DeJuan or a creative respelling influenced by the name John.
🌐
Origin
American
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Creative Sociable Expressive
3
Life Path Number

The number 3 is traditionally associated with creativity, self-expression, and a joyful, communicative spirit. People connected to this number tend to be naturally social, optimistic, and drawn to artistic or verbal forms of expression.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,597
Worldwide Bearers
#250,999
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,591
🇩🇪 Germany
1
🇹🇭 Thailand
1
🇸🇪 Sweden
1
🇯🇲 Jamaica
1
🇨🇳 China
1
🇨🇦 Canada
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,516 (97%)
♀ Female
75 (3%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
1,516
Would be under 30 (57%)
1,149
Would be 30–60 (43%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,665 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: 1999

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
91
International
5

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

📜 Dejon Through the Generations

Dejon has a unique story, with only 2,665 total births across its entire history but now home to 2,591 living individuals, showing a slight decline. The peak year was 1999, when 128 babies were named Dejon, indicating a surge in popularity during that era. Interestingly, 57% of those named Dejon are under 30, making it a distinctly modern name. The age distribution shows a youthful population, with 1,516 under 30 and 1,149 aged 30-60, leaving no one over 60. This trend suggests a name that has seen its heyday and is now fading, though it remains a rare and distinctive choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 577
New York 117
Illinois 111
Texas 64
Louisiana 62
Michigan 53
Florida 47
Ohio 44
Virginia 27
Georgia 24

✨ Similar Names to Dejon

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dejon's American roots

📄 About the Name Dejon

How Many People Have the Name Dejon?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,591 people in the United States currently share the name Dejon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 127,351 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dejon a Common or Rare Name?

Dejon 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 Dejon Mean?

Dejon means "A modern invented name, likely a variant of DeJuan or a creative respelling influenced by the name John." and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dejon in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.

When Was Dejon Most Popular?

The name Dejon reached peak popularity in 1999, with 128 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 Dejon?

Approximately 2,591 people named Dejon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,665. That works out to roughly 1 in 127,351 Americans.

Is Dejon a rare name?

Dejon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 127,351 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dejon mean?

Dejon means "A modern invented name, likely a variant of DeJuan or a creative respelling influenced by the name John." and comes from American origins.

Is Dejon more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Dejon are male and 3% are female.

When was Dejon most popular?

Dejon peaked in 1999 with 128 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 US2,591
All-Time Births2,665
1 in X1 in 127,351
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age27
Peak Year1999
World Rank#250,999
Male %97%
Female %3%

Check the statistics for any first or last name

Search Names
Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.