Boy · #9,912 in 2026

Dequann

Name: Popularity of the name Dequann in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dequann, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,912

Peak Rank

#3,911 (1994)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1989

First Year

1999

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#3911

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dequann

Dequann first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1989, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 16 Dequanns were born — ranking #3,911 that year. As of 2026, Dequann ranks #9,912 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 72 Dequanns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Dequann

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dequann is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Dequeen
Decan
Declan
Dekan
Duction
Ducken
Duchene
Deken
Duckpin
Decline
Diction
Dixon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dequann

What does the name Dequann mean?

Dequann is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1989. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dequann in 2026?

In 2026, Dequann ranks #9,912 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Dequann most popular?

Dequann reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #3,911 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Dequann a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dequann is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dequann?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dequann include Chang, Kaipo, Duquan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dequann

Dequann is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 72 births in the dataset. Dequann's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #3,911. Use the chart and map above to compare Dequann's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.