Dequarius
An African American masculine name of unknown meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 341 living Americans carry the first name Dequarius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dequarius today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dequarius births was 2000 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dequarius. 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
341
~ 1 in 1,005,145 Americans
Peak year
2000
28 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2018 SSA rank
#12,630
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Dequarius: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dequarius from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 178 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dequarius 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 Dequarius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dequarius' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. South Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama recorded the most babies named Dequarius, while Michigan, Alabama, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dequarius
The name Dequarius has its origins in the ancient Semitic languages spoken in the Middle East. It is believed to be derived from the Aramaic word "deqar," which means "to perceive" or "to discern." This root is also found in other Semitic languages, such as Arabic and Hebrew, indicating that the name may have been used by various cultures in the region.
The earliest known reference to the name Dequarius can be traced back to the 3rd century BCE, where it appears in an ancient Aramaic inscription found in the city of Palmyra, located in present-day Syria. The inscription mentions a person named "Dequarius ben Shamash," which translates to "Dequarius, son of Shamash."
During the Roman era, the name Dequarius was adopted by some families living in the eastern provinces of the Roman Empire, particularly in regions with strong Aramaic cultural influences, such as Syria and Mesopotamia. It is possible that the name gained popularity among early Christian communities in these areas, as it may have been associated with the concept of spiritual perception or discernment.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Dequarius was a Christian monk who lived in the 4th century CE. He is mentioned in the writings of St. Ephrem the Syrian, a prominent theologian and scholar of the time. Another notable figure was Dequarius of Antioch, a 5th-century bishop known for his efforts in promoting the Council of Chalcedon's decisions.
In the Middle Ages, the name Dequarius appears in various historical records from the Byzantine Empire and the Levant region. One such individual was Dequarius the Grammarian, a scholar from Antioch who lived in the 9th century and wrote extensively on linguistics and rhetoric.
During the Renaissance period, the name Dequarius was occasionally used in some parts of Europe, particularly in areas with historical ties to the eastern Mediterranean regions. For instance, there is a record of a Venetian merchant named Dequarius Contarini, who lived in the 15th century and was involved in trade with the Ottoman Empire.
While not as common as some other names, Dequarius has been carried through history by various individuals, each adding their unique contributions to the cultural and intellectual fabric of their respective eras. The name's enduring presence, though rare, serves as a testament to the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the ancient Semitic civilizations.
People
Dequarius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dequarius 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
Dequarius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dequarius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 341 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dequarius 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 1,005,145 US residents.
Is Dequarius a common name?
We classify Dequarius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 348 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dequarius most popular?
The single biggest year for Dequarius was 2000, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dequarius is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dequarius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dequarius 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.