boys' name · peaked 1996

Deyon

Every Deyon since 1969 — 549 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Deyon
Peak year
1996
25 babies
All-time total
549
since 1969

The story of Deyon

Deyon is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1969, 549 American babies have been named Deyon. Its peak came in 1996, when 25 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 Deyon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Deyon 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
2024 7 #10,158
2023 8 #9,127
2022 9 #8,482
2021
2020
2019 7 #10,001
2018 10 #7,745
2017 9 #8,318
2016 10 #7,738
2015 11 #7,185
2014 10 #7,693
2013 20 #4,661
2012 9 #8,326
2011 17 #5,256
2010 16 #5,547
2009 24 #4,191
2008 16 #5,557
2007 6 #16,040 15 #5,719
2006 22 #4,260
2005 14 #5,653
2004 9 #7,697
2003 21 #4,012
2002 10 #6,669
2001 16 #4,735
2000 15 #4,851
1995 14 #4,338
1990 12 #4,472
1985
1980 5 #6,500
1975 9 #3,726
1970
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1960
1955
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1925
1920
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1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Deyon in 2025?

Deyon did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Deyon?

549 babies have been named Deyon in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Deyon most popular?

Deyon peaked in 1996, when 25 newborns received the name.

Is Deyon a boy or girl name?

Deyon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.

Is the name Deyon rising or falling?

Deyon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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