Deshon
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Deshon
Deshon appears to be a modern given name that emerged in the United States during the latter part of the 20th century. It may be a variant spelling of Deshawn, which combines the prefix 'De-' (a common contemporary naming element) with 'Shawn' (an Anglicized form of Sean, the Irish form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'). Alternatively, it could be a variant of Deshonne or related to the surname Deshon, which has French origins. Usage records show this name appearing in U.S. naming data primarily from the 1980s onward. The name exemplifies the trend toward distinct-sounding modern names with clear pronunciation. Its relatively uncommon status may appeal to parents seeking distinctive names that still have a familiar sound pattern and structure.
Deshon is also given to girls.
Pronounced duh-SHAHN.
As of October 2026, Deshon ranked #14767 for girls in US births in 1998 and #5923 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3465 for girls in 1970 and #1180 for boys in 1993.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #3,392 | 32 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #4,757 | 20 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #4,224 | 24 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #4,357 | 23 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #3,062 | 38 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #4,254 | 24 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #3,148 | 36 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #3,930 | 27 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #3,631 | 31 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #4,917 | 20 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |