Deshaud
An invented name perceived to blend elements of modern American creativity.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Deshaud. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Deshaud today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deshaud births was 1994 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deshaud. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Deshaud. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1994
6 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#8,017
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Deshaud: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Deshaud by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Deshaud during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Deshaud
The given name Deshaud has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages in human history, dating back to around 3500 BC. It is believed to have been derived from the Sumerian words "de" meaning "to carry" and "shaud" meaning "honored one," suggesting that the name may have been given to individuals who were considered carriers or bearers of honor or distinction.
In the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq), names held significant cultural and symbolic importance. Deshaud may have been bestowed upon individuals who held positions of respect or carried out essential roles within their communities or religious practices.
The earliest known references to the name Deshaud can be traced back to cuneiform inscriptions found on clay tablets and ancient artifacts from the Sumerian era. However, specific individuals bearing this name from that time period are not well-documented, as historical records from such ancient civilizations are often fragmentary or lost to time.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Deshaud was a Sumerian priest and scribe who lived around 2500 BC. His name was inscribed on a clay tablet discovered in the ruins of the ancient city of Ur, although little is known about his life or accomplishments beyond this mention.
During the medieval period, the name Deshaud was adopted and used by various cultures and civilizations that had contact with the ancient Sumerian and Mesopotamian regions. One noteworthy individual was Deshaud Ibn al-Khalil, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century AD. He was known for his contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and metaphysics.
In the 12th century, a Sufi mystic and poet named Deshaud al-Din Rumi gained prominence in Persia (modern-day Iran). His poetic works, imbued with spiritual wisdom and mystical themes, have left a lasting impact on Persian literature and Sufi teachings.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Deshaud was Deshaud al-Malik, a 14th-century Arab explorer and navigator who embarked on several voyages across the Indian Ocean, documenting his travels and encounters with distant lands and cultures.
During the Renaissance period in Europe, the name Deshaud found its way into various artistic and literary circles. Deshaud Belcourt, a 16th-century French painter and sculptor, was known for his intricate and detailed works depicting religious and mythological scenes.
It is worth noting that while the name Deshaud has its roots in ancient Sumerian culture, its usage and popularity have varied across different regions and time periods, often influenced by cultural exchange, migrations, and the adoption of foreign names by various civilizations.
People
Deshaud + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deshaud as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Deshaud: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deshaud?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deshaud going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Deshaud a common name?
We classify Deshaud as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deshaud most popular?
The single biggest year for Deshaud was 1994, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deshaud is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Deshaud in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Deshaud a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deshaud in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Deshaud still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Deshaud in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Deshaud can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Deshaud?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.