Total births
159
Girls' name · since 1976
Deshonna
Deshonna has 159 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1976 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 159
- total births
- 1976–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Deshonna sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 159 recorded since 1976.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Deshonna has been recorded 159 times among girls since 1976, 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 1976 to 2005.
- 159 total births
- 1976–2005 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
159 girls have been named Deshonna since 1976, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2005.
- 159
- total births
- 1976–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Deshonna was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
16 babies were named Deshonna in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Deshonna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Deshonna's SSA record in two at 1993 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 1979, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1976 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Deshonna at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Deshonna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2005
- Peak year (1976)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Deshonna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Deshonna's strongest decade.
55 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Deshonna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
31 births
- 1980s
1980s
49 births
- 1990s
1990s
55 births
- 2000s
2000s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 55 births (35% of all-time use).
Deshonna by state
Where Deshonna concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 3.1% |
| #2 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 3.1% |
California share of Deshonna's total US births 3.1%
Even split
5 of 159 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deshonna? ▼
Deshonna has been given to 159 babies in the U.S. since 1976, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2005. 16 babies were born in 1976, its single highest year.
When was Deshonna most popular? ▼
Deshonna was most popular in the 1990s decade with 55 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Deshonna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Deshonna are California (5 births), Oklahoma (5 births).
How long has the name Deshonna been used? ▼
Deshonna has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 30 years of data through 2005.
What names are similar to Deshonna? ▼
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 Deshonna's data
- Deshonna's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (55 total births) through the 2000s (24) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Deshonnas (5 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 Deshonna
Nearby Names Like Deshonna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deshonna
Destiny Girl
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Desiree Girl
#1137 83,563 births
Destinee Girl
#2574 16,800 births
Desirae Girl
#2868 13,160 births
Dessie Girl
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Compare Deshonna side by side: Deshonna vs Destiny Deshonna vs Desiree Deshonna 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, 1976–2005 (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. "Deshonna: Baby Name Since 1976 - 159 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deshonna. 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 Deshonna 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.