Total births
185
Unisex name · since 1985
Deshae
Deshae has 185 recorded births since 1985 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 185
- total births
- 1985–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
Deshae is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 185 have been recorded since 1985.
Social Security Administration records show Deshae recorded 185 times among girls since 1985, 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 1985 to 2009.
- 185 total births
- 1985–2009 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 64% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
185 girls have been named Deshae since 1985, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2009.
- 185
- total births
- 1985–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Deshae was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
17 babies were named Deshae in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Deshae's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Deshae's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2000, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Deshae at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Deshae popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2009
- Peak year (1991)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Deshae popularity over time - boys
55 total births recorded since 1987 (Deshae as boys' name)
Deshae by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Deshae's strongest decade.
119 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Deshae births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 31
1980s
31 births
- 1990s
1990s
119 births
- 2000s 35
2000s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 119 births (64% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deshae? ▼
Since 1985, Social Security records show 185 babies named Deshae. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 17 births.
When was Deshae most popular? ▼
Deshae was most popular in the 1990s decade with 119 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Is Deshae a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Deshae is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 185 births, and as a boy's name it has 55 births.
How long has the name Deshae been used? ▼
Records for Deshae go back to 1985, giving 25 years of history through 2009.
What names are similar to Deshae? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Destiny, Desiree, Destinee, Desirae, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Deshae's data
- Deshae's decade-level peak was the 1990s (119 total births); usage has since declined to 35 in the 2000s -- 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 Deshae
Nearby Names Like Deshae
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deshae
Destiny Girl
#481 151,763 births
Desiree Girl
#1137 83,563 births
Destinee Girl
#2574 16,800 births
Desirae Girl
#2868 13,160 births
Dessie Girl
#12161 11,414 births
Compare Deshae side by side: Deshae vs Destiny Deshae vs Desiree Deshae vs Destinee
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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, 1985–2009 (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. "Deshae: Baby Name Since 1985 - 185 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deshae. 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 Deshae 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.