Dejon
Dejon is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix 'De-' and the name Jon, implying 'God is gracious'.
Origin and history
Dejon is a modern American name created by prefixing 'De-' to the popular name Jon or John. It emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend in inventing unique, rhythmic given names. It remains a relatively rare choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,606 babies in the United States have been named Dejon since 1880. It ranks #2539 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1806.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.4 %)
- NY (9.8 %)
- IL (9.3 %)
- TX (5.4 %)
- LA (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 7 |
| 1970-1980 | 71 |
| 1980-1990 | 287 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,071 |
| 2000-2010 | 739 |
| 2010-2019 | 310 |
| 2020-2029 | 121 |
Famous people named Dejon
- Dejon Jarreau: Basketball Player
Fun facts
- Dejon belongs to a creative naming movement in the late 20th century that combined traditional roots with modern prefixes.