Boy · #10,151 in 2026

Dequon

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

Current Rank

#10,151

Peak Rank

#3,214 (1994)

Total Babies

172

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1987

First Year

2005

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#3214

Peak Rank

172

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dequon

Dequon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1987, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 21 Dequons were born — ranking #3,214 that year. As of 2026, Dequon ranks #10,151 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 172 Dequons 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 Dequon

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

Dequeen
Duction
Ducken
Deken
Diction
Dixon
Dickson
Dicken
Deccan
Dickon
Dickman
Dyckman

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dequon

What does the name Dequon mean?

Dequon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1987. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dequon in 2026?

In 2026, Dequon ranks #10,151 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Dequon most popular?

Dequon reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #3,214 that year with 21 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dequon most popular?

Dequon has historically been most popular in Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dequon.

Is Dequon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dequon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dequon include Erasmus, Lizzie, Sears. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dequon

Dequon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 172 births in the dataset. Dequon's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #3,214. Use the chart and map above to compare Dequon'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.