Deshaun
How to say it: duh-SHAWN · /dəˈʃɔːn/
American coinage blending the prefix De- with Shaun (Irish form of John, Hebrew: 'God is gracious'). Primarily African American usage.
Deshaun was the 2,698th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 33 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 60% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #4,306 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #2,698 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 33 |
| Share of births | 1 in 100,464 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −60% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #4,306 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Deshaun peaked in the 2000s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Deshaun is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew, Irish.
Famous people named Deshaun
- Deshaun Thomas (born 1991)American basketball player
- Deshaun Watson (born 1995)American football player
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