Dejuan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dejuan originates from American English as a modern variation of the Spanish name Juan, which derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' The name has evolved through various forms, gaining popularity in the late 20th century, especially within African American culture. It is associated with traits of creativity and individuality, while having no direct biblical relevance.
The name Dejuan is most popular in Michigan, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest 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, Dejuan 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, 'Dejuan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4682nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1013th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 858th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1385th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2688th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13377th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 19175th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Dejuan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dejuan"
Pronunciation
/dɪˈʤwɑːn/
Origin
American English
Etymology
Dejuan is a modern variation of the name Juan, which is the Spanish form of John. The prefix 'De-' is sometimes added to give a distinctive twist to the traditional name.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
John (Old English), Juan (Spanish), Dejuan (Modern American)
Historical Usage
Dejuan gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly within African American communities as a unique and modern alternative to traditional names.
Variants & Derivatives
Dejawn, Dejwon, Dajuan, Juan
Modern Popularity & Image
Dejuan is currently perceived as a contemporary and culturally rich name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
DeJuan Blair (American basketball player), DeJuan Hamilton (American football player)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dejuan"
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 "Dejuan"
"Dejuan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4682nd of 7552 | 42 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1013th of 10718 | 1,021 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 858th of 16616 | 2,158 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1385th of 24088 | 1,704 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2688th of 23106 | 566 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 13377th of 19264 | 20 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 19175th of 27321 | 20 |
Regional Popularity of "Dejuan" 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) |
21.45% 630th/2937 |
52.74% 1837th/3483 |
31.44% 1106th/3518 |
35.51% 1436th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
14.90% 549th/3685 |
47.22% 2113th/4475 |
16.60% 862nd/5194 |
20.61% 1302nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
19.40% 889th/4582 |
60.67% 3133rd/5164 |
16.70% 1221st/7313 |
34.74% 2593rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
44.93% 1790th/3984 |
- |
48.68% 3321st/6822 |
71.13% 4464th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Dejuan" 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 "Dejuan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dejuan" 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.