Dejan
Dejan is a girl baby name. Ranked #30,944 in the US, popular nicknames include Dej, Dey, and Dejie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Dejan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1996.
Over 13 babies have been named Dejan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dejan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,944 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #30,944
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Also a Boy Name
Dejan is also used as a boy name, ranked #13770.
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About the Name Dejan
Dejan is a girl name .
Is Dejan a boy or girl name? Dejan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #30,944 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #13,770. Dejan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dejan is currently ranked #30,944 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dejan include Dej, Dey, and Dejie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dejan include Deja . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis