Dejon is of African origin, specifically from the Igbo ethnic group in Nigeria. It means "to bring joy" or "joyful." The name has gained popularity outside Africa, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States and the United Kingdom, due to its unique sound and meaning. Dejon is often associated with qualities such as happiness and positivity. It can be pronounced with stress on either syllable, depending on personal preference.
It seems like the popularity of the name Dejon started quite low, with only a handful of births each year from 1966 to 1978. However, it began to gain traction in the late 1970s and early 1980s, reaching a peak of 123 births in 1992. The name remained quite popular throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, with over 100 babies named Dejon born each year from 1991 to 2004. However, since then, its popularity has declined significantly, with fewer than 50 births per year since 2007, and only 19 births in both 2022 and 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 2567 babies named Dejon from 1966 to 2023.