Deyshaun
A variant masculine name of African American origin meaning "day's sun".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Deyshaun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Deyshaun today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deyshaun births was 2003 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deyshaun. 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 Deyshaun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2003
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2009 SSA rank
#12,970
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Deyshaun: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Deyshaun 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 Deyshaun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Deyshaun
The name Deyshaun is a relatively modern name that appears to have origins in African American culture, likely emerging in the late 20th century. It is a combination of the name elements "Dey" and "Shaun," both of which have roots in different linguistic traditions.
The first part, "Dey," is likely derived from the French word "des," which means "of the" or "from the." This element is often found in French surnames or place names, suggesting a potential connection to French-speaking regions or communities. However, its specific application in the name Deyshaun is not entirely clear.
The second part, "Shaun," is a variant of the Irish name "Séan," which is derived from the Hebrew name "Yochanan" or "John." This name has a long history in Western cultures and is associated with biblical figures such as John the Baptist and John the Evangelist.
While the name Deyshaun does not seem to have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is a relatively new name that reflects the cultural diversity and creativity of modern naming practices, particularly within the African American community.
Due to the name's recent origin, there are limited recorded examples of notable individuals bearing the name Deyshaun throughout history. However, here are a few individuals who have carried this first name:
1. Deyshaun Matthews, an American football player who played for the University of Arkansas from 2015 to 2018.
2. Deyshaun Duckworth, an American football player who played for the University of Michigan from 2014 to 2017.
3. Deyshaun Waller, an American basketball player who played for the University of Tennessee from 2012 to 2016.
4. Deyshaun Brown, an American football player who played for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) from 2014 to 2017.
5. Deyshaun Byrd, an American football player who played for the University of Southern California (USC) from 2014 to 2017.
It is important to note that the name Deyshaun is a relatively new addition to the vast array of given names, reflecting the dynamic and evolving nature of naming practices in modern societies.
People
Deyshaun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deyshaun 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
Deyshaun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deyshaun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deyshaun 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Deyshaun a common name?
We classify Deyshaun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deyshaun most popular?
The single biggest year for Deyshaun was 2003, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deyshaun is about 20 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 Deyshaun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Deyshaun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deyshaun 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 Deyshaun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Deyshaun 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 Deyshaun 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 Deyshaun?
You can see how many people have the name Deyshaun on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.