Deja
Every Deja since 1962 — 16,360 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Deja
Deja is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,039 in 2025 with 54 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 16,360 American babies have been named Deja. Its peak came in 1996, when 1,647 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Deja stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Deja year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | #3,039 | — | — |
| 2024 | 58 | #2,863 | — | — |
| 2023 | 73 | #2,451 | — | — |
| 2022 | 83 | #2,260 | — | — |
| 2021 | 80 | #2,292 | — | — |
| 2020 | 72 | #2,422 | — | — |
| 2019 | 90 | #2,093 | — | — |
| 2018 | 91 | #2,101 | — | — |
| 2017 | 107 | #1,890 | — | — |
| 2016 | 105 | #1,912 | — | — |
| 2015 | 126 | #1,686 | — | — |
| 2014 | 122 | #1,717 | — | — |
| 2013 | 136 | #1,581 | — | — |
| 2012 | 136 | #1,593 | — | — |
| 2011 | 139 | #1,573 | — | — |
| 2010 | 185 | #1,289 | — | — |
| 2009 | 274 | #970 | — | — |
| 2008 | 311 | #894 | — | — |
| 2007 | 433 | #679 | — | — |
| 2006 | 362 | #758 | — | — |
| 2005 | 358 | #749 | — | — |
| 2004 | 474 | #592 | 5 | #11,767 |
| 2003 | 565 | #507 | — | — |
| 2002 | 687 | #424 | — | — |
| 2001 | 853 | #350 | 7 | #8,518 |
| 2000 | 921 | #336 | 7 | #8,407 |
| 1995 | 1,420 | #205 | 13 | #4,579 |
| 1990 | 278 | #746 | 5 | #8,418 |
| 1985 | 31 | #2,959 | — | — |
| 1980 | 66 | #1,707 | — | — |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,653 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Deja in 2025?
Deja ranked #3,039 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 54 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Deja?
16,360 babies have been named Deja in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Deja most popular?
Deja peaked in 1996, when 1,647 newborns received the name.
Is Deja a boy or girl name?
Deja is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Deja rising or falling?
Deja is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.