Unisex · #17,292 in 2026

Deshea

Current Rank
#17,292
Peak Rank
#6,314 (1992)
Total Babies
162
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #6,314 (162 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,797 (16 total)
👧As Girl Name
1970
First Year
2009
Last Year
1992
Peak Year
#6314
Peak Rank
162
Total Count
24
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1975
First Year
1998
Last Year
1975
Peak Year
#4797
Peak Rank
16
Total Count
3
Years Active

The Story of Deshea

As a girl name

Deshea first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1970, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 14 Desheas were born — ranking #6,314 that year. As of 2026, Deshea ranks #17,292 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 162 Desheas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Deshea first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1975, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 6 Desheas were born — ranking #4,797 that year. As of 2026, Deshea ranks #9,631 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Desheas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Deshea

Phonetically similar names — useful when Deshea 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 Deshea

What does the name Deshea mean?
Deshea is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Deshea in 2026?
In 2026, Deshea ranks #17,292 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Deshea most popular?
Deshea reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #6,314 that year with 14 babies given the name.
Is Deshea a unisex name?
Yes — Deshea is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 91% of Desheas assigned female and 9% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Deshea?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Deshea include Lanice, Jasa, Chalisa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Deshea

Deshea is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 162 births in the dataset. Deshea's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #6,314. Use the chart and map above to compare Deshea'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.