Desean
- US rank
- #4,396
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #954 in 1991
23 babies were named Desean in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,850 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1968–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Desean you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 74,074 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Desean, 23 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Desean would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDesean first shows up in US birth records in 1968, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 57 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1991, when it ranked #954. Today it's #4,396, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDesean was 3.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 18,868 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 74,074.
- TrendDesean has slipped 1,850 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,396. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Desean
Desean is a boy name of American and Irish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ean”. US birth records list Desean for boys from 1968 to 2025, in 58 of those 58 years. Its best year was 1991, when it ranked #954 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,396, with 23 babies.
Origin:American namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.1 | 196,078 boys |
| 1970s | 13 | 77,821 boys |
| 1980s | 24 | 40,950 boys |
| 1990s | 59 | 17,079 boys |
| 2000s | 56 | 18,008 boys |
| 2010s | 47 | 21,101 boys |
| 2020s | 19 | 51,326 boys |
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Desean
What is the origin of the name Desean?
Desean has American, Irish roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Desean a boy or girl name?
Desean is a boy name.
How popular is the name Desean?
Desean ranked #4,396 for US boys in 2025, given to 23 babies. Its best year was 1991 (#954).