Dishaun
Combination of names meaning "follower of God" or "divinely obedient".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dishaun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dishaun today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dishaun births was 1979 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dishaun. 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 Dishaun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1979
5 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1979 SSA rank
#6,307
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Dishaun: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dishaun 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 Dishaun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dishaun
The name Dishaun is a relatively modern given name with no clear historical origins or etymological roots. It appears to be a unique combination of sounds that has emerged in recent times, likely within the past few centuries.
While the exact origin of the name is uncertain, some linguists speculate that it may be a creative blend or alteration of more traditional names, such as Deshawn or Dishon, which themselves are of uncertain provenance. However, there is no definitive evidence to support these theories.
In the absence of historical records or ancient texts referencing the name Dishaun, it is challenging to pinpoint its linguistic lineage or cultural associations. The name does not seem to have any direct connections to religious scriptures, mythological tales, or notable figures from antiquity.
The earliest recorded examples of individuals bearing the name Dishaun are relatively recent, with most instances emerging within the last few decades. Unfortunately, due to the scarcity of historical data, it is difficult to identify any individuals of significant historical importance who carried this name prior to the modern era.
That being said, a few notable individuals with the name Dishaun can be found in contemporary records. For instance, Dishaun Terry is an American football player who played for the University of Miami and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2009. Another example is Dishaun Avery, an American basketball player who played for the University of Texas and was part of the 2003 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.
While the name Dishaun may lack a rich historical tapestry, its uniqueness and modern appeal have contributed to its increasing popularity in recent times. As with many contemporary names, its origins remain somewhat of a mystery, leaving room for future exploration and interpretation.
People
Dishaun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dishaun 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
Dishaun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dishaun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dishaun 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 Dishaun a common name?
We classify Dishaun 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 Dishaun most popular?
The single biggest year for Dishaun was 1979, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dishaun is about 44 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 Dishaun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dishaun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dishaun 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 Dishaun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dishaun 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 Dishaun 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 are named Dishaun?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.