Total births
68
Boys' name · since 1985
Dyshaun
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 68 babies named Dyshaun, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 68
- total births
- 1985–2011
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Dyshaun sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 68 recorded since 1985.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dyshaun has been recorded 68 times among boys since 1985, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2011.
- 68 total births
- 1985–2011 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
68 boys have been named Dyshaun since 1985, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2011.
- 68
- total births
- 1985–2011
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Dyshaun was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
7 babies were named Dyshaun in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Dyshaun's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dyshaun's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dyshaun at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Dyshaun popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2011
- Peak year (1996)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Dyshaun by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Dyshaun's strongest decade.
35 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Dyshaun births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
23 births
- 2000s
2000s
35 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 35 births (51% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dyshaun? ▼
68 babies have been named Dyshaun since 1985. It was last recorded in 2011. The peak year was 1996 with 7 births.
When was Dyshaun most popular? ▼
Dyshaun was most popular in the 2000s decade with 35 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
How long has the name Dyshaun been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dyshaun since 1985 -- 27 years through the most recent 2011 data.
What names are similar to Dyshaun? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dyson, Dyshawn, Dyshon, Dysen, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dyshaun's data
- Dyshaun's decade-level peak was the 2000s (35 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Dyshaun
Nearby Names Like Dyshaun
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dyshaun
Dyson Boy
#4132 1,583 births
Dyshawn Boy
296 births
Dyshon Boy
102 births
Dysen Boy
102 births
Dyshun Boy
6 births
Compare Dyshaun side by side: Dyshaun vs Dyson Dyshaun vs Dyshawn Dyshaun vs Dyshon
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1985–2011 (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. "Dyshaun: Baby Name Since 1985 - 68 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dyshaun. 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 Dyshaun 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.