How Many People Are Named Deshawn?
Complete statistics for the name Deshawn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Deshawn, a very rare male name, is held by just 16,600 people in the US, making up 1 in 19,879 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with 53% under 30, peaking in popularity back in 1994.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a spiritual leader, someone that's intuitive and empathetic.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 17,153 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1994Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Deshawn Through the Generations
Deshawn, a name that's been around since the early '90s, saw its peak in 1994 with 591 births. Since then, it's seen a steady decline, but still holds strong among younger generations. With an average age of 29, it's clear that a majority of those named Deshawn are part of the newer generation, with 9,135 under 30 and 7,981 between 30 and 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Deshawn's American roots
📄 About the Name Deshawn
How Many People Have the Name Deshawn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 16,600 people in the United States currently share the name Deshawn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 19,879 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Deshawn a Common or Rare Name?
Deshawn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Deshawn Mean?
Deshawn means "modern American coinage" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Deshawn in SSA data, approximately 93% are male and 7% are female.
When Was Deshawn Most Popular?
The name Deshawn reached peak popularity in 1994, with 591 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Deshawn?
Approximately 16,600 people named Deshawn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 17,153. That works out to roughly 1 in 19,879 Americans.
Is Deshawn a rare name?
Deshawn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 19,879 Americans has this name.
What does the name Deshawn mean?
Deshawn means "modern American coinage" and comes from American origins.
Is Deshawn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 93% of people named Deshawn are male and 7% are female.
When was Deshawn most popular?
Deshawn peaked in 1994 with 591 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.