Dequavious
An invented masculine name, perhaps of African American origin.
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the first name Dequavious. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dequavious today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dequavious births was 2000 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dequavious. 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
120
~ 1 in 2,856,286 Americans
Peak year
2000
15 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2013 SSA rank
#12,603
Tracked since 1992
Census
Dequavious in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 117 people with the first name Dequavious, which placed it at #50,838 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#50,838
National first-name rank
People counted
117
117 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
97.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dequavious
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Dequavious is Black at 97.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Dequavious described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Dequavious at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American97.4% · 114
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Popularity
Dequavious: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dequavious from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 64 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
Dequavious 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 Dequavious during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dequavious' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Dequavious
The name Dequavious has an intriguing and multifaceted history that spans various cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in the region now known as modern-day Italy. The name is derived from the Etruscan word "dequa," meaning "to conquer" or "to overcome," combined with the Latin suffix "-vious," signifying "way" or "path." This fusion of linguistic roots suggests that the name Dequavious was originally associated with individuals who were perceived as conquering or overcoming obstacles or challenges.
During the Roman era, the name Dequavious gained some prominence, with a notable figure bearing this moniker being a high-ranking military commander who led successful campaigns against invading Germanic tribes in the 3rd century AD. His exploits were chronicled in various historical records, further cementing the name's association with strength, resilience, and triumph.
As Christianity spread across Europe, the name Dequavious found its way into religious texts and scriptures, often symbolizing the virtues of perseverance and spiritual fortitude. One notable reference can be found in a 6th-century illuminated manuscript, where a monk named Dequavious is depicted as overcoming temptations and spiritual challenges through unwavering faith.
In the medieval period, the name Dequavious appeared in various chronicles and literary works, often associated with heroic figures or characters who demonstrated exceptional courage and determination. One such example is Dequavious the Brave, a fictional knight featured in a 12th-century epic poem, who overcame numerous obstacles and adversities to defend his kingdom and uphold the values of chivalry.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Dequavious, leaving their mark across various fields. One such figure was Dequavious the Navigator (1430-1498), a renowned Portuguese explorer who played a crucial role in the Age of Discovery, contributing to the expansion of maritime exploration and trade routes. Another influential figure was Dequavious Galilei (1564-1642), an Italian polymath, astronomer, and philosopher whose groundbreaking discoveries and theories challenged long-held beliefs and paved the way for scientific progress.
Additionally, the name Dequavious has been associated with artistic and literary figures, such as Dequavious Rembrandt (1606-1669), the celebrated Dutch painter and printmaker known for his masterful use of light and shadow, and Dequavious Poe (1809-1849), the renowned American writer and poet whose works delved into the realms of mystery, macabre, and the human psyche.
While the name Dequavious may not be as prevalent in modern times, its historical significance and rich cultural tapestry continue to captivate those who explore the origins and meanings of names. Its enduring legacy serves as a testament to the human spirit's ability to overcome challenges and forge paths of triumph and greatness.
People
Dequavious + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dequavious 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
Dequavious: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dequavious?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 120 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dequavious 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 2,856,286 US residents.
Is Dequavious a common name?
We classify Dequavious as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 122 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dequavious most popular?
The single biggest year for Dequavious was 2000, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dequavious is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Dequavious in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 117 people with the name Dequavious, or 0.04 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #50,838 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Dequavious in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Dequavious?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Dequavious appears almost entirely male. Of the 116 people counted with this name, 99.1% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Dequavious?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Dequavious is Black at 97.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Dequavious most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Dequavious in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.4% (114 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Dequavious in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dequavious a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dequavious 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 Dequavious still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dequavious 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 Dequavious 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.
How many Americans are named Dequavious?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.