Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Deyon

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

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#2,911 (1996)

Total Babies

538

5-Yr Trend

-8%

1969

First Year

2007

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#15491

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Deyon

Deyon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1969, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 25 Deyons were born — ranking #2,911 that year. As of 2026, Deyon ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, gradually falling (-8%). In total, more than 538 Deyons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Deyon

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

Dion
Dian
Dayan
Dewan
Doyon
Doohan
Duhan
Douane
Dyin
Doyen
Doyenne
Duin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Deyon

What does the name Deyon mean?

Deyon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1969. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Deyon in 2026?

In 2026, Deyon ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Deyon most popular?

Deyon reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #2,911 that year with 25 babies given the name.

Is Deyon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Deyon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Deyon include Milik, Michaelanthony, Marcin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Deyon

Deyon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 538 births in the dataset. Deyon's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #2,911. Use the chart and map above to compare Deyon'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.