Declining since 2006, #3,450 for boys today.
Popularity of Deshaun since 1968
Babies named Deshaun per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 341 |
| 1980s | 727 |
| 1990s | 1,547 |
| 2000s | 1,865 |
| 2010s | 919 |
| 2020s | 314 |
Meaning & origin
Deshaun is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1968. It saw its highest usage in 2006, when it ranked well within the top 1,000 names. Since then, its popularity has declined steadily. As of 2025, the name ranks 3,450th with a frequency of 1 per 51,760 male births. Deshaun is part of a group of phonetically constructed names that became common in African American communities during the late 20th century. Its lack of a traditional etymology or cultural origin makes it a distinctly contemporary choice.
Deshaun is a modern coinage that emerged in the late 20th century, likely formed by combining the phonetic elements of names like Dwayne or Shawn with the fashionable prefix De-. It does not derive from any traditional language or cultural naming system. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1968 and gained popularity during the 1990s and 2000s.
Where Deshaun is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shaun, Desh, Shaunie
Sibling names for Deshaun
Names that share Deshaun's style, for a brother or sister.
