Total births
348
Boys' name · since 1985
Dequarius
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 348 babies named Dequarius, peaking in 2000. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 348
- total births
- 1985–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
348 boys have been named Dequarius since 1985, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Dequarius recorded 348 times among boys since 1985, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2018.
- 348 total births
- 1985–2018 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
348 boys have been named Dequarius since 1985, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2018.
- 348
- total births
- 1985–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Dequarius was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
28 babies were named Dequarius in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
Dequarius's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dequarius's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2000 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dequarius at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
2000
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Dequarius popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2018
- Peak year (2000)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Dequarius by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Dequarius's strongest decade.
178 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Dequarius births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 15
1980s
15 births
- 1990s
1990s
178 births
- 2000s
2000s
111 births
- 2010s 44
2010s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 178 births (51% of all-time use).
Dequarius by state
Where Dequarius concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 7 | 2.0% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 6 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 5 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 1.4% |
South Carolina share of Dequarius's total US births 2.0%
Even split
7 of 348 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dequarius? ▼
348 babies have been named Dequarius since 1985. It was last recorded in 2018. The peak year was 2000 with 28 births.
When was Dequarius most popular? ▼
Dequarius was most popular in the 1990s decade with 178 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Dequarius most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dequarius are South Carolina (7 births), Mississippi (6 births), Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Dequarius been used? ▼
Records for Dequarius go back to 1985, giving 34 years of history through 2018.
What names are similar to Dequarius? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dequan, Dequincy, Dequon, Dequavion, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dequarius's data
- Dequarius's decade-level peak was the 1990s (178 total births); usage has since declined to 44 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Carolina records the most Dequariuss (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dequarius
Nearby Names Like Dequarius
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dequarius
Dequan Boy
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Dequincy Boy
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Dequon Boy
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Dequavion Boy
130 births
Dequante Boy
126 births
Compare Dequarius side by side: Dequarius vs Dequan Dequarius vs Dequincy Dequarius vs Dequon
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1985–2018 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dequarius: Baby Name Since 1985 - 348 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dequarius. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dequarius draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.