Total births
72
Boys' name · since 1976
Dushaun
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 72 babies named Dushaun, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 72
- total births
- 1976–2004
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
72 boys have been named Dushaun since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Dushaun recorded 72 times among boys since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2004.
- 72 total births
- 1976–2004 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
72 boys have been named Dushaun since 1976, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2004.
- 72
- total births
- 1976–2004
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Dushaun was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
8 babies were named Dushaun in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Dushaun's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dushaun's full recorded timeline at 1987, 49% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 51% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1976, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1978 peak of 8 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dushaun at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Dushaun popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2004
- Peak year (1978)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Dushaun by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Dushaun's strongest decade.
30 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Dushaun births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
18 births
- 1980s
1980s
30 births
- 1990s
1990s
13 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 30 births (42% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dushaun? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 72 babies named Dushaun. The most recent recorded year was 2004. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 8 births.
When was Dushaun most popular? ▼
Dushaun was most popular in the 1980s decade with 30 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Dushaun been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dushaun since 1976 -- 29 years through the most recent 2004 data.
What names are similar to Dushaun? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dustin, Dusty, Dustyn, Dustan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dushaun's data
- Dushaun's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (30 total births) through the 2000s (11) -- 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 Dushaun
Nearby Names Like Dushaun
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dushaun
Dustin Boy
#688 208,341 births
Dusty Boy
#4098 10,662 births
Dustyn Boy
#6927 2,673 births
Dustan Boy
1,695 births
Dusten Boy
#11169 1,374 births
Compare Dushaun side by side: Dushaun vs Dustin Dushaun vs Dusty Dushaun vs Dustyn
Related Names
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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, 1976–2004 (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. "Dushaun: Baby Name Since 1976 - 72 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dushaun. 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 Dushaun 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.