Total births
16,074
Unisex name · since 1964
Deshawn
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 16,074 babies named Deshawn, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1435
- among boys today
- 16,074
- born since 1964
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 90%
- more common than other boys
16,074 babies have been named Deshawn since 1964, making it today's #1435 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Deshawn recorded 16,074 times among boys since 1964, holding rank #1435 nationally today, ahead of 90% of boys, 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 1964 to 2025.
- #1435 among boys today
- 16,074 born since 1964
- 1990s peak decade
- 90% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Deshawn is currently the #1435 unisex name in America, more common than 90% of boys - 16,074 born since 1964, peaking in the 1990s.
- #1435
- among boys today
- 16,074
- born since 1964
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 90%
- more common than other boys
Deshawn vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1435
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 90% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Deshawn was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
563 babies were named Deshawn in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
How Deshawn compares
16,074 Top 6% higher than 94% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Deshawn's all-time total is 44x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Deshawn | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 16,074 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 563 | 23 | 22,252 |
Deshawn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Deshawn's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1964, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 563, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Deshawn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1997
Current rank
#1,435
Active since
1964
Deshawn popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2025
- Peak year (1997)
- 563
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Deshawn popularity over time - girls
1,183 total births recorded since 1962 (Deshawn as girls' name)
Deshawn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Deshawn's strongest decade.
4,992 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Deshawn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 87
1960s
87 births
- 1970s 1,337
1970s
1,337 births
- 1980s
1980s
2,061 births
- 1990s
1990s
4,992 births
- 2000s
2000s
4,323 births
- 2010s
2010s
2,479 births
- 2020s 795
2020s
795 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 4,992 births (31% of all-time use).
How Deshawn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Deshawn's total volume
Deshawn vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Deshawn by state
Where Deshawn concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 1,528 | 9.5% |
| #2 | California | | 1,493 | 9.3% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 1,188 | 7.4% |
| #4 | New York | | 1,062 | 6.6% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 964 | 6.0% |
| #6 | Florida | | 803 | 5.0% |
| #7 | Texas | | 733 | 4.6% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 729 | 4.5% |
Michigan share of Deshawn's total US births 9.5%
Even split
1,528 of 16,074 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 37 reporting states.
Deshawn appears in 37 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deshawn? ▼
Deshawn has been given to 16,074 babies in the U.S. since 1964, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1435 as of the latest data. 563 babies were born in 1997, its single highest year.
When was Deshawn most popular? ▼
Deshawn was most popular in the 1990s decade with 4,992 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Deshawn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Deshawn are Michigan (1,528 births), California (1,493 births), Illinois (1,188 births).
Is Deshawn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Deshawn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 16,074 births, and as a girl's name it has 1,183 births.
How long has the name Deshawn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Deshawn since 1964 -- 62 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Deshawn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Desmond, Destin, Deshaun, Desean, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Deshawn's data
- Deshawn's decade-level peak was the 1990s (4,992 total births); usage has since declined to 795 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Deshawns (1,528 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Deshawn
Nearby Names Like Deshawn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deshawn
Desmond Boy
#368 40,031 births
Destin Boy
#1677 6,124 births
Deshaun Boy
#3120 5,718 births
Desean Boy
#4749 4,031 births
Deshon Boy
#7878 2,552 births
Compare Deshawn side by side: Deshawn vs Desmond Deshawn vs Destin Deshawn vs Deshaun
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Deshawn
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Monte #1432
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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, 1964–2025 (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. "Deshawn: #1435 Unisex Name - 16,074 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deshawn. 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 Deshawn 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.