Dequan
Every Dequan since 1975 — 3,855 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dequan
Dequan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,304 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 3,855 American babies have been named Dequan. Its peak came in 1994, when 377 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 Dequan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dequan 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 | — | — | 11 | #7,304 |
| 2024 | — | — | 15 | #5,981 |
| 2023 | — | — | 23 | #4,490 |
| 2022 | — | — | 29 | #3,793 |
| 2021 | — | — | 22 | #4,526 |
| 2020 | — | — | 34 | #3,288 |
| 2019 | — | — | 41 | #2,955 |
| 2018 | — | — | 37 | #3,119 |
| 2017 | — | — | 21 | #4,637 |
| 2016 | — | — | 41 | #2,898 |
| 2015 | — | — | 47 | #2,613 |
| 2014 | — | — | 45 | #2,674 |
| 2013 | — | — | 33 | #3,280 |
| 2012 | — | — | 41 | #2,876 |
| 2011 | — | — | 53 | #2,384 |
| 2010 | — | — | 37 | #3,087 |
| 2009 | — | — | 52 | #2,462 |
| 2008 | — | — | 51 | #2,479 |
| 2007 | — | — | 62 | #2,170 |
| 2006 | — | — | 56 | #2,256 |
| 2005 | — | — | 67 | #1,894 |
| 2004 | — | — | 67 | #1,841 |
| 2003 | — | — | 90 | #1,456 |
| 2002 | — | — | 99 | #1,334 |
| 2001 | — | — | 128 | #1,110 |
| 2000 | — | — | 145 | #1,009 |
| 1995 | — | — | 248 | #665 |
| 1990 | — | — | 100 | #1,061 |
| 1985 | — | — | 28 | #2,029 |
| 1980 | — | — | 25 | #2,128 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,043 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dequan in 2025?
Dequan ranked #7,304 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dequan?
3,855 babies have been named Dequan in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dequan most popular?
Dequan peaked in 1994, when 377 newborns received the name.
Is Dequan a boy or girl name?
Dequan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dequan rising or falling?
Dequan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.