Deshaun

Deshaun - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Deshaun at a glance

Deshaun is ranked #2541 among boy baby names in 2023, with 18 births in 2023. It peaked in 1997 at #772 and first appeared on the charts in 1972.

Rank in 2023
#2541
Births in 2023
18
Peak year
1997 (#772)
First appeared
1972
Trend
#1637 in 2018 → #2541 in 2023 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 81,379 boys
Visitor rating
3.9/5 (7 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Deshaun appeared on the charts for the first time in 1972 on position #1663. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Deshaun and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Deshaun? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Deshaun. The baby boy name Deshaun was given to 18 baby boys in 2023, ranking #2541 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 81,379 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Deshaun peaked in popularity 29 years ago in 1997 on position 772.



Famous with this name

Deshaun Clarke
Andy Deshaun
DeShaun Wright


How would you rate Deshaun, 1-5?

Rating: 3.9/5 (7 recent votes)


Deshaun is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Deshaun is currently topping the baby name charts in Michigan at position #1,038 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,173.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Deshaun is where you live.


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Deshaun origin and meaning

Deshaun is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Deshaun, pop culture references for the name Deshaun and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Deshaun

We've found the following names that sound similar to Deshaun, sorted by popularity.

Dawson / Deshawn / Deacon / Dashawn / Daquan / Dejuan / Dequan / Deegan / Desean / Dajuan /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20232541
20222649
20212673
20202705
20192240
20181637
20171917
20161971
20151667
20141750
20132126
20121426
20111349
20101324
20091160
20081106
2007974
2006831
2005944
2004980
2003980
2002851
2001831
2000785
1999863
1998817
1997772
1996815
1995794
1994796
1993823
1992896
19911026
19901235
19891123
19881105
19871426
1986896
1985944
19841945
19831119
19821269
19811200
1980912
1979914
1978898
19771457
19751476
19731644
19721663

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Michigan1038
Florida1865
Texas2173

Even more about Deshaun


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Deshaun a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Deshaun?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1997
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Deshaun
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 81,379
Letter count 7
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1972
2023 births +18

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