Deshaun
Every Deshaun since 1967 — 5,949 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Deshaun
Deshaun is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,463 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 5,949 American babies have been named Deshaun. Its peak came in 2006, when 233 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Deshaun stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Deshaun 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 | — | — | 33 | #3,463 |
| 2024 | — | — | 39 | #3,121 |
| 2023 | — | — | 62 | #2,278 |
| 2022 | — | — | 57 | #2,446 |
| 2021 | — | — | 56 | #2,418 |
| 2020 | — | — | 67 | #2,098 |
| 2019 | — | — | 74 | #1,981 |
| 2018 | — | — | 85 | #1,795 |
| 2017 | — | — | 75 | #1,923 |
| 2016 | — | — | 82 | #1,832 |
| 2015 | — | — | 89 | #1,731 |
| 2014 | — | — | 85 | #1,770 |
| 2013 | — | — | 76 | #1,868 |
| 2012 | — | — | 103 | #1,547 |
| 2011 | — | — | 125 | #1,352 |
| 2010 | — | — | 125 | #1,359 |
| 2009 | — | — | 153 | #1,182 |
| 2008 | — | — | 174 | #1,076 |
| 2007 | — | — | 197 | #991 |
| 2006 | — | — | 233 | #860 |
| 2005 | — | — | 186 | #940 |
| 2004 | — | — | 180 | #939 |
| 2003 | — | — | 163 | #979 |
| 2002 | — | — | 194 | #855 |
| 2001 | — | — | 190 | #848 |
| 2000 | — | — | 195 | #821 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,030 | 168 | #828 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,539 | 92 | #1,121 |
| 1985 | — | — | 83 | #1,000 |
| 1980 | 9 | #6,926 | 85 | #974 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,432 | 29 | #1,719 |
| 1970 | 11 | #4,822 | 6 | #4,369 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Deshaun in 2025?
Deshaun ranked #3,463 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Deshaun?
5,949 babies have been named Deshaun in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Deshaun most popular?
Deshaun peaked in 2006, when 233 newborns received the name.
Is Deshaun a boy or girl name?
Deshaun is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Deshaun rising or falling?
Deshaun is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.