Deshaun
Boy name · #3479 in 2025 · Uniqueness 93/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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?
Deshaun scores 93 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. 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 sparse in 2025 — the name's footprint is too small for most states to report (the SSA suppresses counts under 5 per state for privacy).
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
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. It scores 93/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.