Dequan
Dequan is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invention, likely combining the prefix 'De-' with 'Quan' (derived from names like Quanah or classic name elements).
Origin and history
Dequan is a modern invented American name that gained popularity in the late 20th century. It combines the popular prefix 'De-' with the name Quan. It is used primarily as a masculine given name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,850 babies in the United States have been named Dequan since 1880. It ranks #2055 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1793.
States where it is most popular
- MI (12.6 %)
- NY (11.2 %)
- FL (11 %)
- NC (8.4 %)
- VA (7.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 135 |
| 1980-1990 | 318 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,050 |
| 2000-2010 | 817 |
| 2010-2019 | 396 |
| 2020-2029 | 134 |
Fun facts
- Dequan emerged during the late 20th-century trend of creating unique names using distinct prefixes and modern name components.