Dejanae
A feminine name of American origin representing a unique spelling variation of Dejanira.
Name Census estimates that about 1,083 living Americans carry the first name Dejanae. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dejanae today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dejanae births was 2002 (75 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dejanae. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 316,486 Americans
Peak year
2002
75 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,316
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Dejanae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dejanae from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 491 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dejanae by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dejanae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dejanaes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. California, Michigan, Illinois recorded the most babies named Dejanae, while Wisconsin, Maryland, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 39 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dejanae
The given name Dejanae is a relatively modern name with uncertain origins. It is believed to be a variant or combination of the French name Dejane and the English name Janae.
The name Dejane is derived from the Old French word "dejon," which means "from Dijon," referring to the city of Dijon in eastern France. It was a surname that eventually became used as a given name. Janae, on the other hand, is an English variant of the Hebrew name Jannah, meaning "paradise" or "heaven."
There are no known historical references or records of the name Dejanae in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical documents. It appears to be a more contemporary name that emerged in the late 20th century.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Dejanae are relatively scarce, as it is a relatively new name. However, here are five individuals throughout history who have carried the first name Dejanae:
1. Dejanae Boykins (born 1997) is an American basketball player who currently plays for the Atlanta Dream in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
2. Dejanae Roach (born 2000) is an American track and field athlete specializing in the 400-meter hurdles. She won a gold medal at the 2022 World Athletics U20 Championships.
3. Dejanae Harris (born 1992) is an American professional basketball player who has played in the WNBA and overseas.
4. Dejanae Flemming (born 1994) is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 400-meter hurdles and has represented the United States in international competitions.
5. Dejanae Gill (born 1995) is an American professional basketball player who has played in the WNBA and overseas.
Due to its relatively recent emergence, the name Dejanae does not have a long and extensive history compared to more traditional names. However, its increasing popularity in recent decades has led to its use across various fields, particularly in sports.
People
Dejanae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dejanae as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dejanae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dejanae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,083 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dejanae going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 316,486 US residents.
Is Dejanae a common name?
We classify Dejanae as "Rare". It ranks above 90.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,106 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dejanae most popular?
The single biggest year for Dejanae was 2002, when 75 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dejanae is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dejanae a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dejanae in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.