Deshon Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdeh-SHAWN / /dɛˈʃɔːn/English; African American
Meaning
English: variant of Desmond; African American: derived from the name Deshawn
Historical & Cultural Background
Deshon is a modern name that has gained popularity in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It is often considered a variant of the name Desmond, which has Irish origins. The name reflects a trend of creating unique names by altering existing ones, a practice common in contemporary naming culture.
Trend Summary
Deshon has seen a moderate level of popularity in the United States, particularly among African American families.
Similar Names
Variants
- Deshawn
- Desmond
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Deshon was first seen in the United States in 1966. Deshon has ranked as high as #1165 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Georgia, Michigan, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Deshon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Deshon (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 22 |
| 1971 | 25 |
| 1972 | 29 |
| 1973 | 35 |
| 1974 | 38 |
| 1975 | 34 |
| 1976 | 41 |
| 1977 | 45 |
| 1978 | 33 |
| 1979 | 37 |
| 1980 | 31 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 27 |
| 1983 | 28 |
| 1984 | 25 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 34 |
| 1987 | 40 |
| 1988 | 39 |
| 1989 | 46 |
| 1990 | 69 |
| 1991 | 83 |
| 1992 | 84 |
| 1993 | 90 |
| 1994 | 88 |
| 1995 | 91 |
| 1996 | 78 |
| 1997 | 94 |
| 1998 | 86 |
| 1999 | 62 |
| 2000 | 64 |
| 2001 | 61 |
| 2002 | 56 |
| 2003 | 57 |
| 2004 | 60 |
| 2005 | 57 |
| 2006 | 61 |
| 2007 | 49 |
| 2008 | 52 |
| 2009 | 43 |
| 2010 | 52 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 46 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 38 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 36 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 10 |