Deja
girl name#3028 in 2025Deja entered the US charts in 1962, peaked at #182 in 1996, ranks #3028 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1962–2025
#3028
rank today
#182
peak (1996)
54
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6578 |
| 1970s | #4294 |
| 1980s | #1842 |
| 1990s | #482 |
| 2000s | #626 |
| 2010s | #1741 |
| 2020s | #2547 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Deja has been most popular in TX, FL, CA.
Living bearers
About 16,000 people named Deja are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Deja alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Deja in 2025?
- Deja ranks #3028 among US girl names in 2025, with 54 babies given the name.
- When was the name Deja most popular?
- Deja peaked in 1996, reaching #182 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Deja with classmates?
- Deja will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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