Total births
172
Boys' name · since 1987
Dequon
Dequon has 172 recorded births since 1987 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1994 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 172
- total births
- 1987–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 75%
- born in that decade
172 boys have been named Dequon since 1987, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Dequon recorded 172 times among boys since 1987, 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 1987 to 2005.
- 172 total births
- 1987–2005 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 75% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
172 boys have been named Dequon since 1987, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2005.
- 172
- total births
- 1987–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 75%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
75% of everyone ever named Dequon was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
21 babies were named Dequon in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Dequon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dequon splits its recorded history at 1997: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1987 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1994 peak of 21 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dequon at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Dequon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2005
- Peak year (1994)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Dequon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Dequon's strongest decade.
129 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 75% of all-time use.
Dequon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
129 births
- 2000s 38
2000s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 129 births (75% of all-time use).
Dequon by state
Where Dequon concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 5 | 2.9% |
Florida share of Dequon's total US births 2.9%
5 of 172 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dequon? ▼
172 babies have been named Dequon since 1987. It was last recorded in 2005. The peak year was 1994 with 21 births.
When was Dequon most popular? ▼
Dequon was most popular in the 1990s decade with 129 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Dequon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dequon are Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Dequon been used? ▼
Records for Dequon go back to 1987, giving 19 years of history through 2005.
What names are similar to Dequon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dequan, Dequincy, Dequarius, Dequavion, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dequon's data
- Dequon's decade-level peak was the 1990s (129 total births); usage has since declined to 38 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Dequons (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Dequon
Nearby Names Like Dequon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dequon
Dequan Boy
#5985 3,850 births
Dequincy Boy
376 births
Dequarius Boy
348 births
Dequavion Boy
130 births
Dequante Boy
126 births
Compare Dequon side by side: Dequon vs Dequan Dequon vs Dequincy Dequon vs Dequarius
Related Names
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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, 1987–2005 (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. "Dequon: Baby Name Since 1987 - 172 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dequon. 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 Dequon 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.