Deja
boy nameDeja entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #4508 in 1995, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
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rank today
#4508
peak (1995)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6056 |
| 1980s | #6346 |
| 1990s | #7785 |
| 2000s | #9301 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Deja are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Deja alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Deja most popular?
- Deja peaked in 1995, reaching #4508 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Deja with classmates?
- Deja will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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