Total births
334
Girls' name · since 1969
Deshonda
Deshonda has 334 recorded births since 1969 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1980 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 334
- total births
- 1969–1999
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
334 girls have been named Deshonda since 1969, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Deshonda recorded 334 times among girls since 1969, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 1999.
- 334 total births
- 1969–1999 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
334 girls have been named Deshonda since 1969, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1999.
- 334
- total births
- 1969–1999
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Deshonda was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
20 babies were named Deshonda in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Deshonda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Deshonda's full recorded timeline at 1984, 45% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 55% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1969, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1980 peak of 20 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Deshonda at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Deshonda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–1999
- Peak year (1980)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Deshonda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Deshonda's strongest decade.
127 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Deshonda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
127 births
- 1980s
1980s
123 births
- 1990s
1990s
79 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 127 births (38% of all-time use).
Deshonda by state
Where Deshonda concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 5 | 1.5% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 5 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 1.5% |
Louisiana share of Deshonda's total US births 1.5%
Even split
5 of 334 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deshonda? ▼
Deshonda has been given to 334 babies in the U.S. since 1969, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1999. 20 babies were born in 1980, its single highest year.
When was Deshonda most popular? ▼
Deshonda was most popular in the 1970s decade with 127 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Deshonda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Deshonda are Louisiana (5 births), Mississippi (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Deshonda been used? ▼
Deshonda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1969, spanning 31 years of data through 1999.
What names are similar to Deshonda? ▼
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 Deshonda's data
- Deshonda's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (127 total births) through the 1990s (79) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Louisiana records the most Deshondas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Deshonda
Nearby Names Like Deshonda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deshonda
Destiny Girl
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Desiree Girl
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Destinee Girl
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Desirae Girl
#2868 13,160 births
Dessie Girl
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Compare Deshonda side by side: Deshonda vs Destiny Deshonda vs Desiree Deshonda 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, 1969–1999 (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. "Deshonda: Baby Name Since 1969 - 334 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deshonda. 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 Deshonda 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.