Deke
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Deke first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 219 babies have been named Deke in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Deke is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #10,392 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,392
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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