Boy · #12,243 in 2026

Dushawn

Name: Popularity of the name Dushawn in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dushawn, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,243

Peak Rank

#1,884 (1975)

Total Babies

440

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1968

First Year

1972

Last Year

1972

Peak Year

#7291

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dushawn

Dushawn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1967, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 25 Dushawns were born — ranking #1,884 that year. As of 2026, Dushawn ranks #12,243 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 440 Dushawns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Dushawn

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

Deshawn
Dasheen
Duschen
Dition
Deshon
Dishan
Dudgeon
Dation
Dejong
Duchenne
Duchesne
Dejonge

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dushawn

What does the name Dushawn mean?

Dushawn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1967. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dushawn in 2026?

In 2026, Dushawn ranks #12,243 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Dushawn most popular?

Dushawn reached its peak popularity in 1975, ranking #1,884 that year with 25 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dushawn most popular?

Dushawn has historically been most popular in Illinois, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dushawn.

Is Dushawn a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dushawn is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dushawn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dushawn include Lenn, Tellis, Edgard. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dushawn

Dushawn is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1967 and has accumulated 440 births in the dataset. Dushawn's peak popularity came in 1975 when it ranked #1,884. Use the chart and map above to compare Dushawn'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.