Dejuante
A masculine name with possible origins from French meaning "of God".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Dejuante. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dejuante today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dejuante births was 1997 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dejuante. 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 Dejuante. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1997
7 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
1997 SSA rank
#7,465
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Dejuante: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dejuante 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 Dejuante during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dejuante
The name Dejuante has its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "dejuantem," which means "to conquer" or "to overcome." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who displayed exceptional bravery or strength in battle.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dejuante can be found in the Liber Linteus, an Etruscan mummy wrapping dating back to the 3rd century BC. This ancient text mentions a figure named "Dejuante Velthures," who was likely a prominent military leader or ruler during that time period.
In the 1st century AD, the name Dejuante appeared in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who referenced a Gallic chieftain with this moniker. This individual is believed to have led a rebellion against Roman rule in what is now modern-day France.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Dejuante remained relatively obscure, with few documented examples. However, it experienced a resurgence during the Renaissance period, particularly in Italy.
One notable figure from this era was Dejuante Boccaccio (1313-1375), an Italian scholar and Renaissance humanist best known for his literary masterpiece, the Decameron. Another individual of note was Dejuante Cellini (1500-1571), a renowned Italian goldsmith, sculptor, and writer whose autobiography, The Life of Benvenuto Cellini, remains a celebrated work of literature.
In the 17th century, the name Dejuante gained some prominence in Spain, with the birth of Dejuante Velázquez (1599-1660), a celebrated painter who served as the leading artist in the court of King Philip IV.
During the 19th century, the name Dejuante found its way to the American continent, with the birth of Dejuante Martí (1853-1895), a Cuban philosopher, poet, and revolutionary who played a crucial role in the struggle for Cuban independence from Spain.
While the name Dejuante has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, its rich heritage and associations with bravery, leadership, and artistic expression have endured over the centuries, making it a unique and meaningful choice for those seeking a name with a deep historical and cultural significance.
People
Dejuante + last name combinations
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FAQ
Dejuante: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dejuante?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dejuante 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Dejuante a common name?
We classify Dejuante as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dejuante most popular?
The single biggest year for Dejuante was 1997, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dejuante is about 30 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 Dejuante in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dejuante a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dejuante 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 Dejuante still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dejuante 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 Dejuante 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 many people are called Dejuante?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.