Dequan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dequan is a modern American name derived from the combination of the prefix 'De-' and the name 'Quan', which has Chinese roots. It means 'spring' or 'river' and emerged in popularity in the late 20th century, especially within African American communities. The name is associated with cultural identity and has variants such as Daequan and Dequon. There is no biblical background associated with this name.
The name Dequan is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South 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, Dequan 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, 'Dequan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3235th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 952nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1479th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3457th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Dequan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dequan"
Pronunciation
/dɪˈkwɑːn/
Origin
American
Etymology
Dequan is a modern name that is likely derived from the combination of the prefix 'De-' and the name 'Quan', which is of Chinese origin and means 'spring' or 'river'. The prefix 'De-' can denote 'of' or 'from' in various contexts.
Meaning
spring, river
Language Evolution
Dequan
Historical Usage
Dequan emerged as a popular name in the United States in the late 20th century, particularly within African American communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Daequan, Dequon, Quan
Modern Popularity & Image
Dequan is often perceived as a modern and trendy name, associated with cultural identity and individuality.
Famous People
Dequan Cook, a professional basketball player., Dequan Jackson, a notable musician.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dequan"
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 "Dequan"
"Dequan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3235th of 10718 | 160 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 952nd of 16616 | 1,760 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1479th of 24088 | 1,531 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3457th of 23106 | 388 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Dequan" 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) |
40.25% 1182nd/2937 |
46.83% 1631st/3483 |
54.18% 1906th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
22.50% 829th/3685 |
18.48% 827th/4475 |
14.54% 755th/5194 |
40.18% 2538th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
28.13% 1289th/4582 |
33.62% 1736th/5164 |
15.83% 1158th/7313 |
47.17% 3520th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
65.76% 2620th/3984 |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
42.44% 2895th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Dequan" 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 "Dequan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dequan" 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.