Dejuan Boy

Popularity: #910 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: dee-JWAN //diːˈwɑːn//

Origin: African American; English

Meaning: African American: God is gracious; English: derived from the name Juan

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Dejuan is derived from the combination of the prefix "De-" and the name "Juan," which is the Spanish form of the name John. The name John has its roots in the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." This Hebrew name was adopted into Greek as Ioannes and subsequently into Latin as Iohannes.

The transition into Spanish as Juan occurred during the medieval period, influenced by the spread of Christianity and the cultural exchanges in the Iberian Peninsula. The prefix "De-" in Spanish typically indicates origin or belonging, thus Dejuan can be interpreted as "of Juan" or "from Juan." Historically, the name Juan has been significant in various cultural contexts, particularly in Christian traditions.

Notable figures include John the Baptist and Saint John the Apostle, both of whom are prominent in the New Testament. The name has been widely used in religious texts, including the Vulgate, a late 4th-century Latin translation of the Bible, which contributed to its spread throughout Europe.

The name Juan has been borne by numerous kings and saints, further solidifying its importance in both religious and secular history. Culturally, the name Dejuan, while less common than its root form Juan, carries connotations of heritage and identity, particularly within Hispanic communities.

The use of the prefix "De-" adds a layer of familial or ancestral significance, suggesting a connection to a lineage or a particular family. The name also resonates with themes of grace and favor, echoing the original meaning of its root name.

In various contexts, diminutive forms such as Juanito or Juancito may be used affectionately, reflecting the cultural practice of creating endearing variations of names.

Famous people named Dejuan

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DeJuan Blair is a former professional basketball player best known for his time with the San Antonio Spurs, Washington Wizards, and Dallas Mavericks.

DeJuan Jones is a professional soccer player best known for playing with the New England Revolution and the U.S. Men's National Team.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dejuan was first seen in the United States in 1955.

Dejuan has ranked as high as #1826 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in Michigan, Illinois, California, Ohio, and Indiana.

In the past 5 years the name Dejuan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Dejuan is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Dejuan was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Dejuan.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 28 28 0
2024 33 33 0
2023 42 42 0
2022 40 40 0
2021 39 39 0
2020 37 37 0
2019 53 53 0
2018 55 55 0
2017 45 45 0
2016 50 50 0
2015 59 59 0
2014 62 62 0
2013 51 51 0
2012 56 56 0
2011 68 68 0
2010 77 77 0
2009 87 87 0
2008 87 87 0
2007 99 99 0
2006 109 109 0
2005 102 102 0
2004 112 112 0
2003 108 108 0
2002 114 114 0
2001 124 124 0
2000 117 117 0
1999 141 141 0
1998 143 143 0
1997 160 160 0
1996 141 141 0
1995 123 123 0
1994 129 129 0
1993 130 130 0
1992 130 130 0
1991 139 139 0
1990 165 165 0
1989 132 132 0
1988 134 134 0
1987 122 122 0
1986 156 156 0
1985 151 151 0
1984 132 125 7
1983 137 129 8
1982 118 113 5
1981 140 140 0
1980 115 110 5
1979 128 128 0
1978 109 109 0
1977 107 102 5
1976 107 107 0
1975 97 97 0
1974 79 79 0
1973 62 62 0
1972 55 50 5
1971 56 51 5
1970 31 31 0
1969 34 34 0
1968 25 25 0
1967 19 19 0
1966 11 11 0
1965 6 6 0
1964 18 18 0
1963 11 11 0
1960 5 5 0
1955 8 8 0

Top States for Dejuan (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
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