Deon
Every Deon since 1913 — 16,988 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Deon
Deon is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,383 in 2025 with 133 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 16,988 American babies have been named Deon — about 90% boys and 10% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1994, when 471 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 Deon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Deon 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 | — | — | 133 | #1,383 |
| 2024 | — | — | 148 | #1,314 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,792 | 143 | #1,329 |
| 2022 | — | — | 160 | #1,229 |
| 2021 | — | — | 177 | #1,140 |
| 2020 | — | — | 152 | #1,233 |
| 2019 | 7 | #12,786 | 163 | #1,182 |
| 2018 | — | — | 178 | #1,102 |
| 2017 | — | — | 161 | #1,165 |
| 2016 | — | — | 185 | #1,065 |
| 2015 | — | — | 199 | #1,020 |
| 2014 | — | — | 198 | #1,024 |
| 2013 | — | — | 215 | #936 |
| 2012 | — | — | 201 | #989 |
| 2011 | — | — | 200 | #982 |
| 2010 | — | — | 238 | #879 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,750 | 262 | #830 |
| 2008 | — | — | 265 | #828 |
| 2007 | — | — | 276 | #785 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,640 | 237 | #848 |
| 2005 | — | — | 225 | #830 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,110 | 220 | #816 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,206 | 254 | #723 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,451 | 263 | #691 |
| 2001 | — | — | 234 | #743 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,691 | 317 | #607 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,249 | 448 | #483 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,620 | 334 | #550 |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,884 | 248 | #560 |
| 1980 | 25 | #3,346 | 277 | #509 |
| 1975 | 44 | #1,998 | 240 | #518 |
| 1970 | 46 | #1,883 | 279 | #487 |
| 1965 | 32 | #2,075 | 72 | #867 |
| 1960 | 22 | #2,588 | 54 | #1,048 |
| 1955 | 28 | #2,032 | 13 | #2,241 |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,038 | 8 | #2,824 |
| 1945 | 20 | #1,890 | 5 | #3,430 |
| 1940 | 13 | #2,330 | 10 | #2,363 |
| 1935 | 16 | #2,022 | 7 | #3,026 |
| 1930 | 14 | #2,337 | 6 | #3,680 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,148 | 6 | #3,846 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,516 | — | — |
| 1915 | 12 | #2,426 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Deon
- Deon Meyer Writer · b. 1958
- Deon Hemmings Athlete · b. 1968
- Deon McCaulay Soccer player · b. 1987
- Deon Burton Soccer player · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Deon in 2025?
Deon ranked #1,383 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 133 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Deon?
16,988 babies have been named Deon in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Deon most popular?
Deon peaked in 1994, when 471 newborns received the name.
Is Deon a boy or girl name?
Deon is used for both: about 10% of babies named Deon have been girls and 90% boys.
Is the name Deon rising or falling?
Deon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Deon?
Well-known people named Deon include Deon Meyer (writer), Deon Hemmings (athlete), Deon McCaulay (soccer player).