Desean Boy

Popularity: #903 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

DorianDarnellDeandreDenzelDerrick

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

DanteDevinDariusDamonDesmondDylan

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)

StateBirthsShare
FL 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19685
196913
197018
197119
197221
197317
197422
197524
197621
197727
197820
197922
198026
198125
198218
198335
198435
198551
198667
198746
198877
198976
199097
1991125
1992110
1993114
1994127
1995123
1996113
1997112
1998113
1999105
2000104
2001122
2002102
200398
2004110
2005110
2006105
2007110
2008117
2009129
2010157
2011157
2012119
201392
201497
201579
201653
201757
201843
201943
202050
202140
202240
202328
202421