Boy · #7,878 in 2026

Daeshawn

Current Rank
#7,878
Peak Rank
#2,228 (2007)
Total Babies
857
5-Yr Trend
-40%
1993
First Year
1993
Last Year
1993
Peak Year
#13441
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Daeshawn

Daeshawn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1988, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 46 Daeshawns were born — ranking #2,643 that year. As of 2026, Daeshawn ranks #7,878 for baby boys with 5 births, falling sharply (-40%). In total, more than 857 Daeshawns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Daeshawn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Daeshawn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Daeshawn

What does the name Daeshawn mean?
Daeshawn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Daeshawn in 2026?
In 2026, Daeshawn ranks #7,878 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Daeshawn most popular?
Daeshawn reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #2,228 that year with 46 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Daeshawn most popular?
Daeshawn has historically been most popular in Virginia, Ohio, Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Daeshawn.
Is Daeshawn a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Daeshawn is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Daeshawn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Daeshawn include Armondo, Quantavious, Bauer. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Daeshawn

Daeshawn is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 857 births in the dataset. Daeshawn's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #2,228. Use the chart and map above to compare Daeshawn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.