Desean
Every Desean since 1968 — 4,042 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Desean
Desean is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,429 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 4,042 American babies have been named Desean. Its peak came in 2010, when 157 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Desean stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Desean year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 23 | #4,429 |
| 2024 | — | — | 21 | #4,743 |
| 2023 | — | — | 28 | #3,918 |
| 2022 | — | — | 40 | #3,066 |
| 2021 | — | — | 40 | #3,032 |
| 2020 | — | — | 50 | #2,559 |
| 2019 | — | — | 43 | #2,868 |
| 2018 | — | — | 43 | #2,812 |
| 2017 | — | — | 57 | #2,299 |
| 2016 | — | — | 53 | #2,416 |
| 2015 | — | — | 79 | #1,857 |
| 2014 | — | — | 97 | #1,612 |
| 2013 | — | — | 92 | #1,650 |
| 2012 | — | — | 119 | #1,398 |
| 2011 | — | — | 157 | #1,149 |
| 2010 | — | — | 157 | #1,168 |
| 2009 | — | — | 130 | #1,334 |
| 2008 | — | — | 117 | #1,428 |
| 2007 | — | — | 110 | #1,459 |
| 2006 | — | — | 105 | #1,462 |
| 2005 | — | — | 110 | #1,365 |
| 2004 | — | — | 110 | #1,336 |
| 2003 | — | — | 98 | #1,374 |
| 2002 | — | — | 102 | #1,308 |
| 2001 | — | — | 122 | #1,137 |
| 2000 | — | — | 104 | #1,261 |
| 1995 | — | — | 123 | #1,000 |
| 1990 | — | — | 97 | #1,083 |
| 1985 | — | — | 51 | #1,359 |
| 1980 | — | — | 26 | #2,072 |
| 1975 | — | — | 24 | #1,963 |
| 1970 | — | — | 18 | #2,142 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Desean in 2025?
Desean ranked #4,429 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Desean?
4,042 babies have been named Desean in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Desean most popular?
Desean peaked in 2010, when 157 newborns received the name.
Is Desean a boy or girl name?
Desean is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Desean rising or falling?
Desean is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.