An estimated 16,050 living Americans are named Deja.
How rare is Deja?
Deja is uncommon among babies today, with 54 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 96.7% from its 1996 peak.
How old is the typical Deja?
The median age of a living American named Deja is approximately 28 years, with most bearers falling between 23 and 30 years old.
Is Deja still popular?
No. Deja is endangered as a baby name, down 96.7% from its 1996 peak with 54 births in 2025.
Peak year
1996
Decline from peak
96.7%
2025
54
All-time
16,274
Diaspora map
Deja spread fast — broke out in Alabama, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia (1995) and ran high in 13 states within a decade.
Broke out: Alabama, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, 1995 · over-represented in 13 states over 9 years
