Total births
2,552
Unisex name · since 1966
Deshon
Deshon has 2,552 recorded births since 1966 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1997 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7878
- among boys today
- 2,552
- born since 1966
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
2,552 babies have been named Deshon since 1966, making it today's #7878 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Deshon recorded 2,552 times among boys since 1966, holding rank #7878 nationally today, ahead of 45% 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 1966 to 2025.
- #7878 among boys today
- 2,552 born since 1966
- 1990s peak decade
- 45% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Deshon is currently the #7878 unisex name in America, more common than 45% of boys - 2,552 born since 1966, peaking in the 1990s.
- #7878
- among boys today
- 2,552
- born since 1966
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
Deshon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7878
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 45% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Deshon was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
94 babies were named Deshon in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
How Deshon compares
2,552 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
Deshon's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Deshon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,552 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 94 | 23 | 22,252 |
Deshon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Deshon's full recorded timeline at 1996, 53% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 47% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1967, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1997 peak of 94 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Deshon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1997
Current rank
#7,878
Active since
1966
Deshon popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2025
- Peak year (1997)
- 94
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Deshon popularity over time - girls
166 total births recorded since 1966 (Deshon as girls' name)
Deshon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Deshon's strongest decade.
825 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Deshon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 36
1960s
36 births
- 1970s
1970s
339 births
- 1980s 320
1980s
320 births
- 1990s
1990s
825 births
- 2000s
2000s
560 births
- 2010s
2010s
333 births
- 2020s 139
2020s
139 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 825 births (32% of all-time use).
How Deshon 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 Deshon's total volume
Deshon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Deshon by state
Where Deshon concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 244 | 9.6% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 149 | 5.8% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 110 | 4.3% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 88 | 3.4% |
| #5 | Texas | | 66 | 2.6% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 42 | 1.6% |
| #7 | Florida | | 37 | 1.4% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 28 | 1.1% |
California share of Deshon's total US births 9.6%
Even split
244 of 2,552 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 16 reporting states.
Deshon appears in 16 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deshon? ▼
2,552 babies have been named Deshon since 1966. It currently ranks #7878 among boys. The peak year was 1997 with 94 births.
When was Deshon most popular? ▼
Deshon was most popular in the 1990s decade with 825 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Deshon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Deshon are California (244 births), Illinois (149 births), Georgia (110 births).
Is Deshon a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Deshon is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,552 births, and as a girl's name it has 166 births.
How long has the name Deshon been used? ▼
Records for Deshon go back to 1966, giving 60 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Deshon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Desmond, Deshawn, Destin, Deshaun, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Deshon's data
- Deshon's decade-level peak was the 1990s (825 total births); usage has since declined to 139 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Deshons (244 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Deshon
Nearby Names Like Deshon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deshon
Desmond Boy
#368 40,031 births
Deshawn Boy
#1435 16,074 births
Destin Boy
#1677 6,124 births
Deshaun Boy
#3120 5,718 births
Desean Boy
#4749 4,031 births
Compare Deshon side by side: Deshon vs Desmond Deshon vs Deshawn Deshon vs Destin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Deshon
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1,458 births · Peak 1994
Justen #7879
4,056 births · Peak 1990
Gianfranco #7876
1,057 births · Peak 2002
Jabin #7880
626 births · Peak 2001
Beni #7875
167 births · Peak 2025
Taurus #7881
1,991 births · Peak 1976
Chanse #7874
1,163 births · Peak 1997
Kristoffer #7882
3,940 births · Peak 1978
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, 1966–2025 (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. "Deshon: #7878 Unisex Name - 2,552 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deshon. 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 Deshon 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.