UK boy's name
Dejean
Of Greek origin meaning "of Zeus" or "divine king".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Dejean is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Dejean popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3849, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 6 births.
This profile covers 17 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2000 to 2005. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 17 living people in the UK are called Dejean. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2006 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dejean ranked #3849 for boys in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 6 boys were registered as Dejean.
- • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dejean as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3849
2005
Births in 2005
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
6 births
Estimated living
17
2026
Meaning
What does Dejean mean?
The given name Dejean has its origins in the French language. It is believed to have originated in the late 16th or early 17th century, derived from the Old French word "dej??ner," meaning "to break one's fast" or "to have breakfast."
In its earliest form, the name was likely a surname bestowed upon individuals who had a reputation for being late risers or those who placed great importance on the morning meal. Over time, it transitioned into a given name, particularly among French families.
One of the earliest known references to the name Dejean can be found in the records of the French nobility from the 17th century. It was borne by Jean-Baptiste Dejean, a French military officer and nobleman who served as a lieutenant general under King Louis XIV. He was born in 1655 and died in 1727.
Another notable figure with the name Dejean was Pierre Francois Marie Auguste Dejean, a French entomologist and general who lived from 1780 to 1845. He made significant contributions to the study of beetles and was a member of the French Academy of Sciences.
In the realm of literature, the name Dejean appears in the works of French writer Honoré de Balzac. One of his characters, a banker named Dejean, is featured in the novel "Père Goriot," published in 1835.
During the 19th century, the name Dejean gained some prominence in France, particularly among the upper classes. One such individual was Étienne Dejean, a French politician and statesman who served as the Minister of War under King Louis-Philippe. He was born in 1765 and died in 1846.
Another noteworthy bearer of the name was Louis Dejean, a French architect and urban planner who lived from 1822 to 1907. He was responsible for designing several prestigious buildings and public spaces in Paris, including the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont.
While the name Dejean has French roots, it has also been adopted by families in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with strong French cultural influences. However, its usage as a given name remains most prevalent in France and among French-speaking communities.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Dejean over time
The chart below shows babies named Dejean registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2005. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Dejean, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2005, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dejean by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dejean was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #2791 | 17 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Dejean
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Dejean: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dejean in the UK right now?
In 2005, Dejean was ranked #3849 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Dejean most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 6 babies registered as Dejean in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dejean?
Of Greek origin meaning "of Zeus" or "divine king".
How many people are called Dejean in the UK?
A total of 17 babies have been registered as Dejean across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.