Deshaun Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdeh-SHAWN / /dɛˈʃɔːn/American; African American
Meaning
Derived from the name 'Shaun' with the prefix 'De-' added.
Historical & Cultural Background
Deshaun is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It combines the popular name Shaun with the prefix 'De-', which is often used in African American naming traditions. The name reflects a trend of creating unique variations of traditional names. It has gained popularity since the late 20th century.
Trend Summary
Deshaun has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States since the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Deshawn
- DeShaun
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Deshaun was first seen in the United States in 1968. Deshaun has ranked as high as #1150 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in Illinois, California, Texas, Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Deshaun has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Deshaun (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 | |
| MI | 6 | |
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 19 |
| 1974 | 25 |
| 1975 | 29 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 46 |
| 1978 | 86 |
| 1979 | 80 |
| 1980 | 85 |
| 1981 | 61 |
| 1982 | 59 |
| 1983 | 65 |
| 1984 | 42 |
| 1985 | 83 |
| 1986 | 89 |
| 1987 | 62 |
| 1988 | 95 |
| 1989 | 86 |
| 1990 | 92 |
| 1991 | 120 |
| 1992 | 127 |
| 1993 | 157 |
| 1994 | 167 |
| 1995 | 168 |
| 1996 | 179 |
| 1997 | 175 |
| 1998 | 188 |
| 1999 | 174 |
| 2000 | 195 |
| 2001 | 190 |
| 2002 | 194 |
| 2003 | 163 |
| 2004 | 180 |
| 2005 | 186 |
| 2006 | 233 |
| 2007 | 197 |
| 2008 | 174 |
| 2009 | 153 |
| 2010 | 125 |
| 2011 | 125 |
| 2012 | 103 |
| 2013 | 76 |
| 2014 | 85 |
| 2015 | 89 |
| 2016 | 82 |
| 2017 | 75 |
| 2018 | 85 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 67 |
| 2021 | 56 |
| 2022 | 57 |
| 2023 | 62 |
| 2024 | 39 |