Dezavion
A unique name with potential origins from French and African influences.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dezavion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dezavion today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dezavion births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dezavion. 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 Dezavion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#12,971
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Dezavion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dezavion 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 Dezavion 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 Dezavion
The given name Dezavion is believed to have originated from a blend of the English name Dezmond and the French name Xavier. The prefix "Dez" is derived from the medieval French word "desiree," meaning desired or longed for, while the suffix "avion" is a variation of the Latin name "Avitus," meaning desired or welcome.
This unique name is thought to have first emerged in the late 20th century, possibly among African-American communities in the United States. Its blend of French and Latin influences reflects the diverse cultural heritage and linguistic influences present in many modern English names.
While no definitive historical references to the name Dezavion have been found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components can be traced back to various European roots. The earliest recorded use of the name is believed to be in the late 1980s or early 1990s, as it gained popularity as a distinctive and modern-sounding name.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Dezavion is Dezavion Jackson, an American football player born in 1993. He played as a wide receiver for the University of Oklahoma and later signed with the Houston Texans in the National Football League (NFL).
Another individual with the name is Dezavion Randle, born in 1997, a former high school basketball player from Texas who received multiple collegiate offers and committed to play for the University of North Texas.
Dezavion Jamal Willams, born in 1995, is an American rapper and songwriter known professionally as Dezavion. He has released several mixtapes and singles, gaining recognition in the underground hip-hop scene.
Dezavion Simmons, born in 2000, is a promising young American basketball player who has represented the United States in various youth international competitions, showcasing his talent on the global stage.
Dezavion Blackmon, born in 1998, is an American football player who played as a defensive back for the University of Central Arkansas and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL.
While the name Dezavion is relatively new and unique, it has gained popularity in recent years, reflecting the increasing trend of creating distinctive and culturally diverse names in modern society.
People
Dezavion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dezavion 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
Dezavion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dezavion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dezavion 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 Dezavion a common name?
We classify Dezavion 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 Dezavion most popular?
The single biggest year for Dezavion was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dezavion is about 17 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 Dezavion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dezavion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dezavion 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 Dezavion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dezavion 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 Dezavion 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 are called Dezavion?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.