Deshaun
Boy name · #3479 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Deshaun? In official American birth records, Deshaun has been tracked continuously since 1968, giving it 57 years of documented American history.
Deshaun is currently the #3479 boy name in the United States — 33 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1729, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 54,545 boys born in 2025 was named Deshaun.
Babies named Deshaun per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 57-year story
Deshaun first appears in the Social Security records in 1968, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 233 boys were named Deshaun — good for #859 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Deshaun against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Deshaun in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Deshaun is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Deshaun will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Deshaun is most common
State-level data for Deshaun is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Deshaun
Statistically, parents drawn to Deshaun tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Dallin, Donavan, Daven, Tyshawn, and Rayshawn.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Deshaun | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #3450 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3104 |
| 2023 | 62 | #2277 |
| 2022 | 57 | #2438 |
| 2021 | 56 | #2410 |
| 2020 | 67 | #2094 |
| 2019 | 74 | #1974 |
| 2018 | 85 | #1792 |
| 2017 | 75 | #1918 |
| 2016 | 82 | #1828 |
| 2015 | 89 | #1729 |
| 2014 | 85 | #1766 |
| 2013 | 76 | #1866 |
| 2012 | 103 | #1545 |
| 2011 | 125 | #1350 |
| 2010 | 125 | #1358 |
| 2009 | 153 | #1182 |
| 2008 | 174 | #1074 |
| 2007 | 197 | #990 |
| 2006 | 233 | #859 |
| 2005 | 186 | #937 |
| 2004 | 180 | #939 |
| 2003 | 163 | #979 |
| 2002 | 194 | #855 |
| 2001 | 190 | #847 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Deshaun?
In official American birth records, the name Deshaun first appeared in 1968 (over 57 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 57 years.
Is Deshaun a popular boy name?
Deshaun ranked #3479 among boys in 2025 with 33 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1729.
When was the name Deshaun most popular?
Deshaun peaked in 2006, when 233 American boys received the name (ranked #859 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Deshaun?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 54,545 newborn American boys was named Deshaun. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.