Total births
1,314
Boys' name · since 1969
Deshun
Deshun has 1,314 recorded births since 1969 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1994 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5967
- among boys today
- 1,314
- born since 1969
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
1,314 babies have been named Deshun since 1969, making it today's #5967 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Deshun has been recorded 1,314 times among boys since 1969, currently ranked #5967 nationally and more common than 58% of boys, 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 1969 to 2025.
- #5967 among boys today
- 1,314 born since 1969
- 1990s peak decade
- 58% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Deshun is currently the #5967 boys' name in America, more common than 58% of boys - 1,314 born since 1969, peaking in the 1990s.
- #5967
- among boys today
- 1,314
- born since 1969
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
Deshun vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5967
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 58% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Deshun was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
50 babies were named Deshun in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
How Deshun compares
1,314 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
Deshun's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Deshun | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,314 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 50 | 23 | 22,252 |
Deshun's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Deshun's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1969, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 1994 peak of 50, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Deshun at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1994
Current rank
#5,967
Active since
1969
Deshun popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2025
- Peak year (1994)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Deshun popularity over time - girls
40 total births recorded since 1969 (Deshun as girls' name)
Deshun by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Deshun's strongest decade.
376 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Deshun births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
- 1970s 130
1970s
130 births
- 1980s
1980s
173 births
- 1990s
1990s
376 births
- 2000s
2000s
328 births
- 2010s
2010s
204 births
- 2020s 96
2020s
96 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 376 births (29% of all-time use).
How Deshun 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 Deshun's total volume
Deshun vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Deshun by state
Where Deshun concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 101 | 7.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 89 | 6.8% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 69 | 5.3% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 46 | 3.5% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 25 | 1.9% |
| #6 | Alabama | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #7 | California | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Louisiana | | 6 | 0.5% |
Tennessee share of Deshun's total US births 7.7%
Even split
101 of 1,314 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deshun? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 1,314 babies named Deshun. Today it holds rank #5967 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1994, with 50 births.
When was Deshun most popular? ▼
Deshun was most popular in the 1990s decade with 376 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Deshun most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Deshun are Tennessee (101 births), Texas (89 births), Georgia (69 births).
How long has the name Deshun been used? ▼
Records for Deshun go back to 1969, giving 57 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Deshun? ▼
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 Deshun's data
- Deshun's decade-level peak was the 1990s (376 total births); usage has since declined to 96 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Tennessee records the most Deshuns (101 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee 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 Deshun
Nearby Names Like Deshun
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deshun
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 Deshun side by side: Deshun vs Desmond Deshun vs Deshawn Deshun vs Destin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Deshun
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, 1969–2025 (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. "Deshun: #5967 Boys' Name - 1,314 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deshun. 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 Deshun 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.