Deshon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Deshon originates from the French surname Dechon, which means 'from the fields'. It has evolved through variations like Deschamps and has become popular in the 20th century. The name represents traits of creativity and individuality, with no biblical relevance.
The name Deshon is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) 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, Deshon has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male 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 male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Deshon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1787th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1480th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2086th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4000th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5885th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18297th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 30690th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Deshon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Deshon"
Pronunciation
/dɛˈʃɒn/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Deshon is derived from the French surname 'Dechon', which is a diminutive form of the name 'Deschamps', meaning 'from the fields'.
Meaning
from the fields
Language Evolution
Dechon, Deschamps, Deshon
Historical Usage
Deshon gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a unique variation of the more common names DeShawn and Sean.
Variants & Derivatives
DeShawn, Deshawn, DeShon
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Deshon is perceived as a modern and distinctive name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Deshon McCoy - American football player, Deshon Thomas - American basketball player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Deshon"
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 "Deshon"
"Deshon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1787th of 10718 | 406 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1480th of 16616 | 872 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2086th of 24088 | 943 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4000th of 23106 | 316 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5885th of 19264 | 133 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 18297th of 27321 | 23 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 30690th of 35406 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Deshon" 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) |
35.68% 1048th/2937 |
48.89% 1703rd/3483 |
- |
32.76% 1325th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
28.74% 1059th/3685 |
55.06% 2464th/4475 |
31.75% 1649th/5194 |
23.22% 1467th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
36.75% 1684th/4582 |
66.98% 3459th/5164 |
26.60% 1945th/7313 |
35.59% 2656th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
- |
55.69% 3799th/6822 |
- |
Regional Popularity of "Deshon" 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) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
- | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Deshon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Deshon" 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.