Deshawn
boy name#1663 in 2025Deshawn entered the US charts in 1964, peaked at #408 in 1994, ranks #1663 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1964–2025
#1663
rank today
#408
peak (1994)
100
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #2280 |
| 1970s | #746 |
| 1980s | #632 |
| 1990s | #445 |
| 2000s | #558 |
| 2010s | #901 |
| 2020s | #1406 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Deshawn has been most popular in MI, FL, TX.
Living bearers
About 15,500 people named Deshawn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Deshawn alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 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 ranks #1663 among US boy names in 2025, with 100 babies given the name.
- When was the name Deshawn most popular?
- Deshawn peaked in 1994, reaching #408 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Deshawn with classmates?
- Deshawn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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