Dequann
A masculine name of African American origin meaning "one who celebrates".
Name Census estimates that about 70 living Americans carry the first name Dequann. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dequann today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dequann births was 1994 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dequann. 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 Dequann. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
70
~ 1 in 4,896,491 Americans
Peak year
1994
16 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1999 SSA rank
#10,304
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Dequann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dequann from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 67 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dequann 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 Dequann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dequann
The name Dequann is believed to have its origins in African American culture, emerging in the late 20th century. It is a unique and modern name that does not appear to be directly derived from any specific language or historical source. However, some linguistic experts suggest that it may be a creative combination of the prefixes "De-" and "Qu-" with the suffix "-ann," which could be influenced by various African and French language elements.
Despite its relatively recent emergence, the name Dequann has gained popularity within certain communities, particularly among African American families. While there are no records of this name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it reflects the cultural trend of creating unique and distinctive names within the African American community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dequann dates back to the late 20th century. Among the notable individuals who bear this name is Dequann Fair, an American football defensive end who played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League (NFL) from 2008 to 2011.
Another prominent figure with the name Dequann is DeQuann Echols, an American professional basketball player who has played for various teams in the NBA G League and internationally. He was born in 1992 and is known for his impressive performances on the court.
In the realm of music, Dequann Shropshire is a rapper and songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. He has released several mixtapes and singles, gaining recognition for his unique style and lyrical prowess.
Dequann Glover, born in 1998, is an American actor and model who has appeared in various television shows and films, showcasing his talent and versatility in the entertainment industry.
Lastly, Dequann Woodard is an American entrepreneur and business executive who has made significant contributions to the field of technology and innovation. He co-founded a successful tech startup and has been recognized for his leadership and visionary approach.
While the name Dequann may be relatively new, it has already been embraced by individuals from diverse backgrounds, reflecting the continuous evolution and creativity of naming practices in modern times.
People
Dequann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dequann 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
Dequann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dequann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 70 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dequann 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 4,896,491 US residents.
Is Dequann a common name?
We classify Dequann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 59.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 72 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dequann most popular?
The single biggest year for Dequann was 1994, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dequann is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dequann a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dequann 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.
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.