Dequarious is an uncommon and distinctive first name of American origin, derived from African-American Vernacular English. It is composed of two elements: "de", meaning 'of' or 'from', and "quarious", likely a variant spelling of "curious" or perhaps inspired by the Latin word "quaerere", meaning 'to seek'. Thus, Dequarious could be interpreted as 'of curious nature' or 'one who seeks knowledge'. The name first gained prominence in the United States during the mid-20th century and has since been used occasionally, particularly within African-American communities. As of 2021, it remains relatively rare, with few individuals sharing this unique moniker worldwide.
"Dequarious saw a consistent five births each year from 1993 to 1999 and again in 2011, totaling twenty over the period."