How Many People Are Named Deshawna?
Complete statistics for the name Deshawna: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Deshawna is a very rare female name, with only 632 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 522,487 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1998 with 28 births, but its usage has been declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 646 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: 1998Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Deshawna Through the Generations
Deshawna, a name that's become less common over the years, saw its peak in 1998 with 28 births. Today, there are around 632 people named Deshawna living in the US, with most being between 30 and 60 years old. Interestingly, 40% of those named Deshawna are under 30, indicating it's still a name associated with younger generations despite its overall decline.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Deshawna's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Deshawna
How Many People Have the Name Deshawna?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 632 people in the United States currently share the name Deshawna. That works out to roughly 1 in every 522,487 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Deshawna a Common or Rare Name?
Deshawna 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 Deshawna Mean?
Deshawna means "creative variant of Deshawn" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Deshawna in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Deshawna Most Popular?
The name Deshawna reached peak popularity in 1998, with 28 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 Deshawna?
Approximately 632 people named Deshawna live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 646. That works out to roughly 1 in 522,487 Americans.
Is Deshawna a rare name?
Deshawna is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 522,487 Americans has this name.
What does the name Deshawna mean?
Deshawna means "creative variant of Deshawn" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Deshawna more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Deshawna are male and 100% are female.
When was Deshawna most popular?
Deshawna peaked in 1998 with 28 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.