Dejon
Every Dejon since 1966 — 2,683 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dejon
Dejon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,439 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 2,683 American babies have been named Dejon. Its peak came in 1999, when 128 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 Dejon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dejon 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 | — | — | 17 | #5,439 |
| 2024 | — | — | 22 | #4,593 |
| 2023 | — | — | 19 | #5,115 |
| 2022 | — | — | 19 | #5,071 |
| 2021 | — | — | 24 | #4,276 |
| 2020 | — | — | 20 | #4,740 |
| 2019 | — | — | 17 | #5,394 |
| 2018 | — | — | 22 | #4,509 |
| 2017 | — | — | 39 | #3,024 |
| 2016 | — | — | 26 | #4,019 |
| 2015 | — | — | 27 | #3,908 |
| 2014 | — | — | 28 | #3,712 |
| 2013 | — | — | 32 | #3,352 |
| 2012 | — | — | 27 | #3,821 |
| 2011 | — | — | 45 | #2,674 |
| 2010 | — | — | 47 | #2,595 |
| 2009 | — | — | 56 | #2,326 |
| 2008 | — | — | 60 | #2,211 |
| 2007 | — | — | 72 | #1,958 |
| 2006 | — | — | 58 | #2,208 |
| 2005 | — | — | 62 | #2,010 |
| 2004 | — | — | 76 | #1,690 |
| 2003 | — | — | 76 | #1,649 |
| 2002 | — | — | 73 | #1,638 |
| 2001 | — | — | 92 | #1,380 |
| 2000 | — | — | 114 | #1,190 |
| 1995 | — | — | 101 | #1,138 |
| 1990 | — | — | 62 | #1,422 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,069 | 26 | #2,131 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,598 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #4,946 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,266 | 7 | #3,934 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dejon in 2025?
Dejon ranked #5,439 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dejon?
2,683 babies have been named Dejon in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dejon most popular?
Dejon peaked in 1999, when 128 newborns received the name.
Is Dejon a boy or girl name?
Dejon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dejon rising or falling?
Dejon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.