Total births
162
Unisex name · since 1970
Deshea
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 162 babies named Deshea, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 162
- total births
- 1970–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Deshea is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 162 have been recorded since 1970.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Deshea has been recorded 162 times among girls since 1970, 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 1970 to 2009.
- 162 total births
- 1970–2009 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
162 girls have been named Deshea since 1970, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2009.
- 162
- total births
- 1970–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Deshea was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
14 babies were named Deshea in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Deshea's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Deshea splits its recorded history at 1995: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1971 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Deshea at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Deshea popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2009
- Peak year (1992)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Deshea popularity over time - boys
16 total births recorded since 1975 (Deshea as boys' name)
Deshea by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Deshea's strongest decade.
64 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Deshea births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
31 births
- 1980s
1980s
29 births
- 1990s
1990s
64 births
- 2000s
2000s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 64 births (40% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deshea? ▼
Deshea has been given to 162 babies in the U.S. since 1970, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2009. 14 babies were born in 1992, its single highest year.
When was Deshea most popular? ▼
Deshea was most popular in the 1990s decade with 64 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Is Deshea a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Deshea is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 162 births, and as a boy's name it has 16 births.
How long has the name Deshea been used? ▼
Records for Deshea go back to 1970, giving 40 years of history through 2009.
What names are similar to Deshea? ▼
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 Deshea's data
- Deshea's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (64 total births) through the 2000s (38) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Deshea
Nearby Names Like Deshea
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deshea
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 Deshea side by side: Deshea vs Destiny Deshea vs Desiree Deshea 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, 1970–2009 (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. "Deshea: Baby Name Since 1970 - 162 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deshea. 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 Deshea 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.