Dequaveon
A masculine name likely derived from African roots.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dequaveon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dequaveon today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dequaveon births was 2003 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dequaveon. 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 Dequaveon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2003
5 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#11,313
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Dequaveon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dequaveon 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 Dequaveon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dequaveon
The name Dequaveon is a unique and modern coinage, believed to have originated in the United States in the late 20th century. It is thought to be a blend of various linguistic influences, combining elements from African, Latin, and possibly Native American roots.
One theory suggests that the prefix "De" may derive from the Latin preposition "de," which can indicate origin, separation, or descent. The middle portion, "quave," could be a variation of the Latin word "quavis," meaning "any" or "whichever." The suffix "-on" might be influenced by Native American names ending in similar sounds, such as "Tecumseh" or "Geronimo."
While the exact origin and meaning of Dequaveon are uncertain, it is likely that the name was created by parents seeking a unique and culturally diverse name for their child. The blending of various linguistic elements reflects the melting pot nature of American society and the desire for names that transcend traditional cultural boundaries.
Given its relatively recent coinage, there are no known historical references or famous individuals from antiquity bearing the name Dequaveon. However, as a modern name, it has been adopted by a small number of individuals, primarily in the United States.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dequaveon is Dequaveon Curry, a former American football player who was born in 1993 and played defensive back for various college teams in the late 2010s.
Another notable bearer of the name is Dequaveon Johnson, an American basketball player born in 1996, who played for several college teams during the late 2010s and early 2020s.
Dequaveon Strozier, an American football player born in 1995, played safety for various college teams in the late 2010s and early 2020s.
Dequaveon Dixon, an American basketball player born in 1997, played for several college teams in the early 2020s.
Dequaveon Basnight, an American football player born in 1998, played defensive back for various college teams in the late 2010s and early 2020s.
While the name Dequaveon is relatively uncommon, its usage reflects the growing trend of creating unique and culturally diverse names in modern times, often blending elements from various linguistic and ethnic backgrounds.
People
Dequaveon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dequaveon 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
Dequaveon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dequaveon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dequaveon 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Dequaveon a common name?
We classify Dequaveon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dequaveon most popular?
The single biggest year for Dequaveon was 2003, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dequaveon is about 23 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 Dequaveon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dequaveon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dequaveon 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 Dequaveon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dequaveon 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 Dequaveon 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 have Dequaveon as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.