Dejarvis
Of unknown origin and meaning, a unique invented name.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Dejarvis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dejarvis today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dejarvis births was 1987 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dejarvis. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dejarvis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1987
5 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
1988 SSA rank
#7,545
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Dejarvis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dejarvis 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 Dejarvis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dejarvis
The name Dejarvis has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in Italy from around the 8th century BC to the 3rd century BC. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan words "dej" meaning "day" and "arvis" meaning "bright" or "shining". Thus, the name Dejarvis can be interpreted to mean "shining day" or "bright day".
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dejarvis can be found in an Etruscan inscription dating back to the 6th century BC. This inscription was discovered in the ancient city of Cerveteri, which was once a prominent Etruscan settlement. The name was likely used by members of the Etruscan nobility or aristocracy.
During the Roman Empire, which absorbed and assimilated the Etruscan culture, the name Dejarvis continued to be used, although its spelling and pronunciation may have evolved. There are mentions of individuals bearing this name in various Roman historical records and texts.
In the Middle Ages, the name Dejarvis resurfaced in certain regions of Italy, particularly in the regions once inhabited by the Etruscans. One notable figure bearing this name was Dejarvis Alighieri (1265-1321), an Italian poet and scholar who is believed to have been a distant relative of the famous Dante Alighieri.
In the Renaissance period, the name Dejarvis gained some popularity among Italian humanists and intellectuals who were fascinated by the rediscovery of Etruscan culture and artifacts. Dejarvis Boccaccio (1475-1542), an Italian philosopher and writer, was one such individual who carried this name.
Throughout the centuries, the name Dejarvis has been borne by various individuals across different fields and professions. For example, Dejarvis Michelangelo (1598-1672) was an Italian sculptor and architect who worked on several notable projects in Rome and Florence. Dejarvis Galilei (1654-1718) was an Italian astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the scientific revolution.
Despite its ancient origins, the name Dejarvis has remained relatively uncommon throughout history. However, it continues to be used, particularly in some regions of Italy, as a nod to the rich cultural heritage of the Etruscan civilization.
People
Dejarvis + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
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FAQ
Dejarvis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dejarvis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dejarvis 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Dejarvis a common name?
We classify Dejarvis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dejarvis most popular?
The single biggest year for Dejarvis was 1987, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dejarvis is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dejarvis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dejarvis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dejarvis in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Dejarvis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dejarvis in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dejarvis can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Dejarvis?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.