How Many People Are Named Deshon?
Complete statistics for the name Deshon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Deshon is a very rare name for boys, with only 2,600 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 126,921 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with nearly half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a spiritual leader or visionary.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 2,703 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: 1997Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Deshon Through the Generations
Deshon peaked in popularity in 1997 with 99 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, the average age of someone named Deshon is 31, with a significant portion of the population under 30, indicating it's a name often chosen by younger parents. The name's distribution shows a strong skew towards younger individuals, with 1,269 under 30 and 1,434 between 30 and 60, suggesting it's a name that's becoming less popular among new generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Deshon's American roots
📄 About the Name Deshon
How Many People Have the Name Deshon?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 659 people in the United States currently share the name Deshon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 502,958 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Deshon a Common or Rare Name?
Deshon 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 Deshon Mean?
Deshon means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Deshon in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.
When Was Deshon Most Popular?
The name Deshon reached peak popularity in 1997, with 99 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 Deshon?
Approximately 659 people named Deshon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 659. That works out to roughly 1 in 502,958 Americans.
Is Deshon a rare name?
Deshon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 502,958 Americans has this name.
What does the name Deshon mean?
Deshon means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Deshon more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Deshon are male and 6% are female.
When was Deshon most popular?
Deshon peaked in 1997 with 99 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.