Deshawndre
Of American origin, a unique blend of the masculine names Deshaun and Andre.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Deshawndre. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Deshawndre today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deshawndre births was 1996 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deshawndre. 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 Deshawndre. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1996
5 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#9,357
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Deshawndre: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Deshawndre 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 Deshawndre 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Deshawndre
The given name Deshawndre is a modern, inventive name that appears to have been created in recent decades, likely by combining elements from existing names and words. It does not seem to have a direct origin from any specific language, culture or historical source.
That said, the name bears resemblance to African American names that became popular in the late 20th century, often combining prefixes like "De-" with more traditional names or words to create unique and culturally meaningful monikers. The "De-" prefix may have roots in French or other Romance languages, while the latter part "shawndre" could be a creative spin on more common names like "Sean" or "Shawn" derived from Irish origins.
Since Deshawndre appears to be a relatively new name, there are no known historical figures or ancient records directly associated with it. However, it's possible that individuals who have adopted this name in recent times may have drawn inspiration from various cultural or personal sources when choosing it.
As for notable people named Deshawndre, given the name's modern origins, most examples would likely be contemporary individuals. However, due to the lack of comprehensive records for such a recently coined name, it's challenging to identify a significant number of well-known individuals with this first name throughout history.
Nonetheless, the name Deshawndre, like many modern inventive names, reflects the ongoing evolution of naming practices and the desire for uniqueness and cultural expression within certain communities. While it may lack a deep historical lineage, it represents the creativity and diversity of modern naming trends.
People
Deshawndre + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deshawndre 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
Deshawndre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deshawndre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deshawndre 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Deshawndre a common name?
We classify Deshawndre as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deshawndre most popular?
The single biggest year for Deshawndre was 1996, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deshawndre is about 29 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 Deshawndre in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Deshawndre a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deshawndre 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 Deshawndre still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Deshawndre 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 Deshawndre 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 Deshawndre as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Deshawndre on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.