Deshawn
Deshawn is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
God is gracious (combining 'De-' with Shawn).
Origin and history
Deshawn is a modern American name created by combining the popular prefix 'De-' with the traditional name Shawn. It gained significant popularity in the United States in the late 20th century. Today, it remains a recognized contemporary choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
16,074 babies in the United States have been named Deshawn since 1880. It ranks #932 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1195.
States where it is most popular
- MI (11 %)
- CA (10.8 %)
- IL (8.6 %)
- NY (7.7 %)
- OH (7 %)
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 | 87 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,337 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,061 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,992 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,323 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,479 |
| 2020-2029 | 795 |
Famous people named Deshawn
- Deshawn Stevenson: Basketball Player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Deshawn emerged during the late 20th century as part of a creative trend of combining popular name elements.
- The core element, Shawn, is an Anglicized form of the Irish Se!n, which traces back to the Hebrew name John.