Dejaun
Every Dejaun since 1968 — 460 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dejaun
Dejaun is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,414 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 460 American babies have been named Dejaun. Its peak came in 1995, when 23 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 Dejaun stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dejaun year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,414 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #9,973 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 7 | #9,913 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,090 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,301 |
| 2015 | 7 | #9,795 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #12,584 |
| 2012 | 7 | #9,955 |
| 2011 | 8 | #8,947 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,711 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,330 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,188 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,018 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,557 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,353 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,098 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,634 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,755 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,529 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,095 |
| 1995 | 23 | #3,040 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,224 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,800 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,675 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dejaun in 2025?
Dejaun ranked #8,414 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dejaun?
460 babies have been named Dejaun in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dejaun most popular?
Dejaun peaked in 1995, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Dejaun a boy or girl name?
Dejaun is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dejaun rising or falling?
Dejaun is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.