Deshon
- US rank
- #5,861
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,179 in 1993
15 babies were named Deshon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,725 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1966–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Deshon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 113,636 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Deshon, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Deshon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDeshon first shows up in US birth records in 1966, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 59 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1993, when it ranked #1,179. Today it's #5,861, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDeshon was 3.7× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 30,675 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 113,636.
- TrendDeshon has slipped 2,725 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,861. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Deshon
Deshon is a boy name of American origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-hon”. US birth records list Deshon for boys from 1966 to 2025, in 60 of those 60 years. Its best year was 1993, when it ranked #1,179 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,861, with 15 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.1 | 194,175 boys |
| 1970s | 21 | 48,216 boys |
| 1980s | 17 | 57,971 boys |
| 1990s | 42 | 23,563 boys |
| 2000s | 28 | 35,600 boys |
| 2010s | 18 | 56,593 boys |
| 2020s | 13 | 74,627 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 Deshon
What is the origin of the name Deshon?
Deshon has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Deshon a boy or girl name?
Deshon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Deshon?
Deshon ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1993 (#1,179).