Deshon
Every Deshon since 1966 — 2,718 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Deshon
Deshon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,923 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 2,718 American babies have been named Deshon — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1997, when 99 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Deshon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Deshon 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 | — | — | 15 | #5,923 |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #7,903 |
| 2023 | — | — | 20 | #4,922 |
| 2022 | — | — | 31 | #3,634 |
| 2021 | — | — | 27 | #3,935 |
| 2020 | — | — | 36 | #3,150 |
| 2019 | — | — | 24 | #4,255 |
| 2018 | — | — | 38 | #3,064 |
| 2017 | — | — | 23 | #4,358 |
| 2016 | — | — | 24 | #4,225 |
| 2015 | — | — | 20 | #4,758 |
| 2014 | — | — | 32 | #3,393 |
| 2013 | — | — | 31 | #3,433 |
| 2012 | — | — | 46 | #2,643 |
| 2011 | — | — | 43 | #2,764 |
| 2010 | — | — | 52 | #2,414 |
| 2009 | — | — | 43 | #2,812 |
| 2008 | — | — | 52 | #2,438 |
| 2007 | — | — | 49 | #2,542 |
| 2006 | — | — | 61 | #2,129 |
| 2005 | — | — | 57 | #2,137 |
| 2004 | — | — | 60 | #1,997 |
| 2003 | — | — | 57 | #2,013 |
| 2002 | — | — | 56 | #1,980 |
| 2001 | — | — | 61 | #1,825 |
| 2000 | — | — | 64 | #1,746 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,815 | 91 | #1,214 |
| 1990 | — | — | 69 | #1,339 |
| 1985 | — | — | 30 | #1,927 |
| 1980 | — | — | 31 | #1,821 |
| 1975 | — | — | 34 | #1,538 |
| 1970 | 18 | #3,463 | 22 | #1,903 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Deshon in 2025?
Deshon ranked #5,923 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Deshon?
2,718 babies have been named Deshon in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Deshon most popular?
Deshon peaked in 1997, when 99 newborns received the name.
Is Deshon a boy or girl name?
Deshon is used for both: about 6% of babies named Deshon have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Deshon rising or falling?
Deshon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.