Deshaun
Deshaun is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix De- and Shaun, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Origin and history
Deshaun is a modern American name created by combining the popular prefix 'De-' with the name Shaun, a English/Irish variant of John. It gained notable popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a recognized modern classic given name.
Popularity in the United States
5,718 babies in the United States have been named Deshaun since 1880. It ranks #1601 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1613.
States where it is most popular
- IL (12.3 %)
- CA (10.7 %)
- TX (9.9 %)
- FL (8.6 %)
- NY (8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 341 |
| 1980-1990 | 727 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,547 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,865 |
| 2010-2019 | 919 |
| 2020-2029 | 314 |
Famous people named Deshaun
- Deshaun Watson: Football Player, Athlete
- Deshaun Thomas: Basketball Player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Deshaun emerged as part of the late-20th-century trend of creating distinct names using modern prefixes combined with traditional roots.
- The name appears in several spelling variations in the United States, including DeShaun, Deshawn, and DaShawn.