Desean Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdee-SHAWN / /diːˈʃɔːn/American; African American
Meaning
American: combination of 'De' and 'Sean'; African American: variant of Sean
Historical & Cultural Background
Desean is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It is often viewed as a blend of the prefix 'De' with the popular name Sean, which has Irish origins. The name reflects a trend of creating unique variations of traditional names. Its usage has been noted since the late 20th century.
Trend Summary
Desean has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Deshawn
- DeSean
International Variants
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Famous people named Desean
Desean Jackson is a professional American football player known for his speed and playmaking ability.
Desean Tate is a professional basketball player who has played in the NBA.
Fictional characters named Desean
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Desean was first seen in the United States in 1968. Desean has ranked as high as #1195 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in California, New York, Michigan, Florida, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Desean has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Desean (2022)
State | Births | Share |
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FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1968 | 5 |
1969 | 13 |
1970 | 18 |
1971 | 19 |
1972 | 21 |
1973 | 17 |
1974 | 22 |
1975 | 24 |
1976 | 21 |
1977 | 27 |
1978 | 20 |
1979 | 22 |
1980 | 26 |
1981 | 25 |
1982 | 18 |
1983 | 35 |
1984 | 35 |
1985 | 51 |
1986 | 67 |
1987 | 46 |
1988 | 77 |
1989 | 76 |
1990 | 97 |
1991 | 125 |
1992 | 110 |
1993 | 114 |
1994 | 127 |
1995 | 123 |
1996 | 113 |
1997 | 112 |
1998 | 113 |
1999 | 105 |
2000 | 104 |
2001 | 122 |
2002 | 102 |
2003 | 98 |
2004 | 110 |
2005 | 110 |
2006 | 105 |
2007 | 110 |
2008 | 117 |
2009 | 129 |
2010 | 157 |
2011 | 157 |
2012 | 119 |
2013 | 92 |
2014 | 97 |
2015 | 79 |
2016 | 53 |
2017 | 57 |
2018 | 43 |
2019 | 43 |
2020 | 50 |
2021 | 40 |
2022 | 40 |
2023 | 28 |
2024 | 21 |