Dejon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dejon has its origins in the French name related to the city of Dijon and may also connect to the Greek name Dion, meaning 'divine'. The name has evolved through forms like Dion and Dijon. It gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern name. While it has no biblical relevance, it is seen as a unique name reflecting creativity.
The name Dejon is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dejon has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Dejon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4449th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1370th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1742nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4199th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 14367th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14169th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 27544th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Dejon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dejon"
Pronunciation
/dɪˈʒɒn/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Dejon is believed to be derived from the French name 'Dijon', which is a city in France known for its historical significance and mustard production. It may also be a variant of the name 'Dion', which has Greek origins.
Meaning
Divine
Language Evolution
Dion, Dejon, Dijon
Historical Usage
Dejon has gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a modern variant of traditional names.
Variants & Derivatives
Dijon, Dejonte, Dejane
Modern Popularity & Image
Dejon is perceived as a contemporary and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Dejon Briscoe, Dejon McCoy
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dejon"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dejon"
"Dejon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4449th of 10718 | 86 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1370th of 16616 | 1,001 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1742nd of 24088 | 1,207 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4199th of 23106 | 294 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 14367th of 19264 | 16 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 14169th of 27321 | 46 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 27544th of 35406 | 15 |
Regional Popularity of "Dejon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
50.91% 2059th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
34.06% 1255th/3685 |
29.09% 1302nd/4475 |
32.56% 1691st/5194 |
15.36% 970th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
32.47% 1488th/4582 |
40.86% 2110th/5164 |
27.50% 2011th/7313 |
18.00% 1343rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
- |
49.52% 3108th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Dejon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dejon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dejon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.