Dequentin
A name derived from Quentin, a Latin name meaning "the fifth".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Dequentin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dequentin today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dequentin births was 1988 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dequentin. 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 Dequentin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1988
6 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
1988 SSA rank
#6,615
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Dequentin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dequentin 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 Dequentin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dequentin
The given name Dequentin has its origins in the Latin language and dates back to the Roman era. It is derived from the Latin word "deque," which means "from" or "out of," and the name "Quintinus," which was a popular Roman surname. The combination of these two elements formed the name Dequentin, which initially referred to someone who was "from" or "out of" the Quintinus family or lineage.
In ancient Roman texts, the name Dequentin is mentioned as early as the 2nd century AD, where it appears in historical records and inscriptions. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was a Roman soldier named Dequentin Claudius, who served in the Praetorian Guard during the reign of Emperor Commodus in the late 2nd century.
During the Middle Ages, the name Dequentin gained popularity among the nobility and aristocracy, particularly in regions of modern-day France and Italy. It was often used as a given name for boys born into prominent families, as a way to honor their ancestral lineage and Roman heritage.
One notable figure bearing the name Dequentin was Dequentin de Montfort (1170-1230), a French nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France. He was known for his military prowess and unwavering devotion to the Catholic Church.
In the Renaissance period, the name Dequentin was revived among the educated classes and humanists, who sought to emulate the cultural and linguistic traditions of ancient Rome. One such individual was Dequentin Erasmus (1466-1536), a Dutch Renaissance scholar, Catholic priest, and social critic, who was renowned for his influential works on philosophy, theology, and satire.
The name Dequentin also found its way into the world of art and literature. Dequentin Cellini (1500-1571) was an Italian Renaissance sculptor, goldsmith, and writer, best known for his autobiography and his famous sculptures, including the bronze sculpture of Perseus with the Head of Medusa.
Another notable figure with this name was Dequentin Boccaccio (1313-1375), an Italian Renaissance humanist, poet, and author, whose literary masterpiece, the Decameron, is considered one of the greatest works of Italian literature and a seminal text of the Renaissance period.
Despite its rich historical background, the name Dequentin has become relatively uncommon in modern times, perhaps due to its unique and somewhat complex pronunciation and spelling. However, it remains a testament to the enduring influence of Roman culture and language on the naming traditions of Western civilization.
People
Dequentin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dequentin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with D
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FAQ
Dequentin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dequentin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dequentin 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Dequentin a common name?
We classify Dequentin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dequentin most popular?
The single biggest year for Dequentin was 1988, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dequentin is about 37 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 Dequentin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dequentin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dequentin 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 Dequentin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dequentin 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 Dequentin 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 Americans are named Dequentin?
See how many people share the name Dequentin on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.