Deshundra
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially a blend of "Desiree" and "Shondra".
Name Census estimates that about 64 living Americans carry the first name Deshundra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Deshundra today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deshundra births was 1988 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deshundra. 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 Deshundra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
64
~ 1 in 5,355,537 Americans
Peak year
1988
11 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
1993 SSA rank
#14,072
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Deshundra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Deshundra from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 27 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Deshundra remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Deshundra 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 Deshundra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Deshundras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Deshundra
The given name Deshundra has its origins traced back to the African continent, specifically the West African region. It is believed to have emerged from the Yoruba language, spoken predominantly in Nigeria and parts of neighboring countries like Benin and Togo.
The name Deshundra is thought to be a combination of two Yoruba words, "de" meaning "to come" and "shundra" which carries the meaning of "beauty" or "grace." This suggests that the name Deshundra could be interpreted as "one who comes with beauty" or "one who brings grace."
While the exact time period of its first usage is not entirely clear, the name appears to have gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly within the African diaspora communities in the United States and other parts of the Western world.
Unfortunately, there are no known historical references or mentions of this name in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or significant historical records. This could be attributed to its relatively recent emergence and usage.
However, several notable individuals have borne the name Deshundra throughout history. One such person is Deshundra Samona Groce, an American professional basketball player who played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) for the Phoenix Mercury and Seattle Storm in the early 2000s.
Another notable Deshundra is Deshundra Lyndell Carter, an American singer, and songwriter who has released several albums and singles in the gospel and contemporary Christian music genres since the late 1990s.
In the field of education, Deshundra Nicole Jefferson is a prominent name. She is an American educator and administrator who has served as the principal of several schools in the United States, including Westside High School in Houston, Texas.
Deshundra Monique Crain, an American businesswoman, and entrepreneur, is also noteworthy. She founded and serves as the CEO of Crain's Consulting Group, a firm specializing in leadership development and organizational transformation.
Lastly, Deshundra Shanay Jackson is an American author and motivational speaker known for her work in personal development and self-empowerment, particularly for women and youth.
While the name Deshundra may not have an extensive historical record, its unique blend of West African roots and modern usage has contributed to its growing popularity and recognition among various communities around the world.
People
Deshundra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deshundra 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
Deshundra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deshundra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 64 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deshundra 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 5,355,537 US residents.
Is Deshundra a common name?
We classify Deshundra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 68 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deshundra most popular?
The single biggest year for Deshundra was 1988, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deshundra is about 41 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 Deshundra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Deshundra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deshundra 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.
Is Deshundra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Deshundra 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 Deshundra 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 Americans are named Deshundra?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.