Boy · #6,426 in 2026

Dequentin

Current Rank
#6,426
Peak Rank
#6,426 (1988)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1988
First Year
1988
Last Year
1988
Peak Year
#6426
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Dequentin

Dequentin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1988, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 6 Dequentins were born — ranking #6,426 that year. As of 2026, Dequentin ranks #6,426 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Dequentins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Dequentin

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

  • Decanting
  • Dilantin
  • Declension
  • Dissenting
  • Dementing
  • Dakotan
  • Acquainting
  • Tarkenton

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dequentin

What does the name Dequentin mean?
Dequentin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Dequentin in 2026?
In 2026, Dequentin ranks #6,426 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Dequentin most popular?
Dequentin reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #6,426 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Dequentin a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Dequentin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Dequentin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dequentin include Demecio, Stevn, Jacquin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Dequentin

Dequentin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Dequentin's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #6,426. Use the chart and map above to compare Dequentin'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.