Total births
316
Girls' name · since 1982
Deasha
Since 1982, U.S. Social Security records show 316 babies named Deasha, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 316
- total births
- 1982–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Deasha sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 316 recorded since 1982.
Social Security Administration records show Deasha recorded 316 times among girls since 1982, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2012.
- 316 total births
- 1982–2012 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
316 girls have been named Deasha since 1982, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2012.
- 316
- total births
- 1982–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Deasha was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
30 babies were named Deasha in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Deasha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Deasha splits its recorded history at 1998: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1986 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1999 peak of 30 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Deasha at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1982
Deasha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2012
- Peak year (1999)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Deasha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Deasha's strongest decade.
165 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Deasha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 34
1980s
34 births
- 1990s
1990s
165 births
- 2000s
2000s
111 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 165 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deasha? ▼
Since 1982, Social Security records show 316 babies named Deasha. The most recent recorded year was 2012. Its busiest year on record was 1999, with 30 births.
When was Deasha most popular? ▼
Deasha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 165 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
How long has the name Deasha been used? ▼
Records for Deasha go back to 1982, giving 31 years of history through 2012.
What names are similar to Deasha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Deanna, Deana, Deanne, Deann, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Deasha's data
- Deasha's decade-level peak was the 1990s (165 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Deasha
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1982–2012 (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. "Deasha: Baby Name Since 1982 - 316 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deasha. 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 Deasha 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 July 2026.