Deshawn

Deshawn is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 125 boys in the United States.

Deshawn at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Deshawn

Deshawn belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Deshawn first appears in Social Security records in 1964. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #408 in 1994, and in 2024 125 babies received the name — 15,970 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Deshawn in US records

First recorded (US)
1964
Best US rank
#408 in 1994
Peak year
1997
Babies named Deshawn in 2024
125
Total since 1880
15,970

Deshawn in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#1744 in 2006
Babies named Deshawn in 2021
3
Total since 1996
86

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Deshawn mean?

The meaning of Deshawn is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Deshawn a boy or girl name?

Deshawn is a boy name. In 2024, 125 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Deshawn?

Deshawn comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Deshawn?

Deshawn first appears in US records in 1964. Its best-ever ranking was #408 in 1994, and 125 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].