Deshauna
Derived from the French Deshauney meaning "noble rebirth" or "lofty dignity".
Name Census estimates that about 282 living Americans carry the first name Deshauna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Deshauna today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deshauna births was 1999 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deshauna. 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.
People living today
282
~ 1 in 1,215,441 Americans
Peak year
1999
20 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2009 SSA rank
#18,040
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Deshauna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Deshauna from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 133 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Deshauna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Deshauna 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 Deshauna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Deshauna
The name Deshauna has its origins in the French language, derived from the Old French word "deshauner," which means "to disgrace" or "to dishonor." The name first emerged in the 12th century during the High Middle Ages period in France.
It is believed that the name Deshauna was initially used as a nickname or a derogatory term, possibly referring to someone who had been disgraced or dishonored in some way. However, over time, it transitioned into a given name, likely as a result of its unique sound and spelling.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Deshauna can be found in a French legal document from the year 1275, where a woman named Deshauna de Montfort was mentioned. This document provides evidence of the name's usage during the 13th century.
In the 15th century, a French noblewoman named Deshauna de Bourbon (1408-1471) gained prominence. She was a member of the House of Bourbon, a prominent noble family in France, and played a significant role in the political affairs of her time.
During the Renaissance period in the 16th century, the name Deshauna appeared in literary works, such as the French play "Les Précieuses Ridicules" by Molière, which featured a character named Deshauna.
In the 17th century, a French artist named Deshauna Clément (1620-1687) gained recognition for her intricate tapestry designs and contributions to the art of weaving.
Moving into the 18th century, Deshauna Lavalette (1738-1792) was a notable French writer and philosopher who advocated for women's rights and education during the Enlightenment era.
While the name Deshauna has French roots, it has also been adopted and used in other cultures over the centuries, although with varying spelling variations. Despite its unique history and meaning, the name has managed to endure and continues to be used today, albeit less commonly compared to more popular names.
People
Deshauna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deshauna 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
Deshauna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deshauna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 282 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deshauna 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 1,215,441 US residents.
Is Deshauna a common name?
We classify Deshauna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 293 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deshauna most popular?
The single biggest year for Deshauna was 1999, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deshauna is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Deshauna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deshauna in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.