Total births
674
Girls' name · since 1981
Daesha
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 674 babies named Daesha, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 674
- total births
- 1981–2014
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Daesha sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 674 recorded since 1981.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Daesha has been recorded 674 times among girls since 1981, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2014.
- 674 total births
- 1981–2014 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
674 girls have been named Daesha since 1981, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2014.
- 674
- total births
- 1981–2014
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Daesha was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
56 babies were named Daesha in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Daesha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Daesha splits its recorded history at 1998: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1981 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1996 peak of 56 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Daesha at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Daesha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2014
- Peak year (1996)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Daesha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Daesha's strongest decade.
299 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Daesha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 70
1980s
70 births
- 1990s
1990s
299 births
- 2000s
2000s
262 births
- 2010s 43
2010s
43 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 299 births (44% of all-time use).
How Daesha compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Daesha's total volume
Daesha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Daesha by state
Where Daesha concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 23 | 3.4% |
| #2 | California | | 16 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 15 | 2.2% |
| #4 | New York | | 10 | 1.5% |
Texas share of Daesha's total US births 3.4%
Even split
23 of 674 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daesha? ▼
674 babies have been named Daesha since 1981. It was last recorded in 2014. The peak year was 1996 with 56 births.
When was Daesha most popular? ▼
Daesha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 299 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Daesha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Daesha are Texas (23 births), California (16 births), Ohio (15 births).
How long has the name Daesha been used? ▼
Records for Daesha go back to 1981, giving 34 years of history through 2014.
What names are similar to Daesha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Daelyn, Daenerys, Daelynn, Daeja, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Daesha's data
- Daesha's decade-level peak was the 1990s (299 total births); usage has since declined to 43 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Daeshas (23 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Daesha
Nearby Names Like Daesha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daesha
Daelyn Girl
#2480 1,650 births
Daenerys Girl
#1567 1,472 births
Daelynn Girl
#5242 936 births
Daeja Girl
746 births
Daena Girl
#13703 638 births
Compare Daesha side by side: Daesha vs Daelyn Daesha vs Daenerys Daesha vs Daelynn
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1981–2014 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Daesha: Baby Name Since 1981 - 674 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daesha. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Daesha draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.