boys' name · peaked 2007

Daeshawn

Every Daeshawn since 1988 — 860 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#8,397
among boys
Babies in 2025
9
named Daeshawn
Peak year
2007
46 babies
All-time total
860
since 1988

The story of Daeshawn

Daeshawn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,397 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1988, 860 American babies have been named Daeshawn. Its peak came in 2007, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Daeshawn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Daeshawn year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 9 #8,397
2024 6 #11,221
2023 9 #8,395
2022 13 #6,565
2021 11 #7,195
2020 14 #6,039
2019 11 #7,273
2018 14 #6,101
2017 15 #5,860
2016 14 #6,105
2015 17 #5,341
2014 13 #6,373
2013 20 #4,653
2012 15 #5,771
2011 20 #4,692
2010 30 #3,554
2009 27 #3,848
2008 25 #4,053
2007 46 #2,654
2006 29 #3,536
2005 27 #3,547
2004 43 #2,536
2003 39 #2,585
2002 45 #2,301
2001 45 #2,253
2000 42 #2,305
1995 24 #2,938
1990 10 #5,061
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Daeshawn in 2025?

Daeshawn ranked #8,397 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Daeshawn?

860 babies have been named Daeshawn in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Daeshawn most popular?

Daeshawn peaked in 2007, when 46 newborns received the name.

Is Daeshawn a boy or girl name?

Daeshawn is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Daeshawn rising or falling?

Daeshawn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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