Deshawn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Deshawn is an American name that combines the prefix 'De-' with 'Shawn,' meaning 'God is gracious.' The name has evolved from historical forms such as Sean and Shawn. It gained popularity during the late 20th century, particularly among African American communities, reflecting creativity and uniqueness. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Deshawn is most popular in Michigan, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Deshawn has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Deshawn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7067th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 820th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 516th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 562nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1104th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10161st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2054th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3759th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13794th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Deshawn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Deshawn"
Pronunciation
/dɪˈʃɔːn/
Origin
American
Etymology
Deshawn is a modern name that combines the prefix 'De-' with the name 'Shawn,' which is a variant of 'Sean,' itself derived from the Hebrew name 'Yohanan' meaning 'God is gracious.' This name structure is common in African American naming traditions.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Sean, Shawn, Deshawn
Historical Usage
Deshawn gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s, as part of a trend of unique and creative names among African American communities.
Variants & Derivatives
DeShawn, D'Shawn, Shawn, Sean
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Deshawn is viewed as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality. It reflects a cultural significance within African American communities.
Famous People
Deshawn Stevenson - Professional basketball player, Deshawn Thomas - Professional basketball player, Deshawn Watson - Professional football player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Deshawn"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Deshawn"
"Deshawn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7067th of 7552 | 7 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 820th of 10718 | 1,576 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 516th of 16616 | 5,343 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 562nd of 24088 | 6,857 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1104th of 23106 | 2,187 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10161st of 12526 | 14 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2054th of 19264 | 665 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3759th of 27321 | 413 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 13794th of 35406 | 91 |
Regional Popularity of "Deshawn" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
19.51% 573rd/2937 |
20.07% 699th/3483 |
28.06% 987th/3518 |
20.67% 836th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
10.39% 383rd/3685 |
10.73% 480th/4475 |
10.65% 553rd/5194 |
9.97% 630th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
9.43% 432nd/4582 |
13.03% 673rd/5164 |
7.18% 525th/7313 |
10.60% 791st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
21.36% 851st/3984 |
41.70% 1871st/4487 |
14.61% 997th/6822 |
24.89% 1562nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Deshawn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
48.96% 1438th/2937 |
58.89% 2051st/3483 |
58.50% 2058th/3518 |
55.39% 2240th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
57.12% 2967th/5194 |
93.73% 5921st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Deshawn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Deshawn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.