Deshawn
girl nameDeshawn entered the US charts in 1962, peaked at #1302 in 1973, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1962–2025
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rank today
#1302
peak (1973)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3337 |
| 1970s | #1994 |
| 1980s | #3543 |
| 1990s | #4970 |
| 2000s | #14261 |
| 2010s | #14959 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Deshawn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Deshawn alive today was born around 1978, making them about 47 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Deshawn in 2025?
- Deshawn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Deshawn most popular?
- Deshawn peaked in 1973, reaching #1302 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Deshawn with classmates?
- Deshawn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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