Deshun
Every Deshun since 1969 — 1,354 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Deshun
Deshun is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,906 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 1,354 American babies have been named Deshun. Its peak came in 1994, when 50 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 Deshun stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Deshun 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 | — | — | 12 | #6,906 |
| 2024 | — | — | 15 | #5,982 |
| 2023 | — | — | 18 | #5,302 |
| 2022 | — | — | 10 | #7,902 |
| 2021 | — | — | 30 | #3,669 |
| 2020 | — | — | 11 | #7,148 |
| 2019 | — | — | 15 | #5,889 |
| 2018 | — | — | 11 | #7,248 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,116 |
| 2016 | — | — | 27 | #3,909 |
| 2015 | — | — | 21 | #4,586 |
| 2014 | — | — | 25 | #4,040 |
| 2013 | — | — | 22 | #4,358 |
| 2012 | — | — | 16 | #5,535 |
| 2011 | — | — | 26 | #3,916 |
| 2010 | — | — | 27 | #3,836 |
| 2009 | — | — | 29 | #3,656 |
| 2008 | — | — | 26 | #3,959 |
| 2007 | — | — | 26 | #3,926 |
| 2006 | — | — | 44 | #2,670 |
| 2005 | — | — | 31 | #3,256 |
| 2004 | — | — | 36 | #2,854 |
| 2003 | — | — | 32 | #3,008 |
| 2002 | — | — | 34 | #2,771 |
| 2001 | — | — | 32 | #2,879 |
| 2000 | — | — | 38 | #2,489 |
| 1995 | — | — | 39 | #2,109 |
| 1990 | — | — | 25 | #2,638 |
| 1985 | — | — | 13 | #3,454 |
| 1980 | — | — | 23 | #2,236 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,435 | 11 | #3,293 |
| 1970 | 8 | #5,949 | 7 | #3,944 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Deshun in 2025?
Deshun ranked #6,906 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Deshun?
1,354 babies have been named Deshun in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Deshun most popular?
Deshun peaked in 1994, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Deshun a boy or girl name?
Deshun is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Deshun rising or falling?
Deshun is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.