Boy · #12,285 in 2026

Dyshaun

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

Current Rank

#12,285

Peak Rank

#7,137 (1996)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1985

First Year

2011

Last Year

1996

Peak Year

#7137

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dyshaun

Dyshaun first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1985, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 7 Dyshauns were born — ranking #7,137 that year. As of 2026, Dyshaun ranks #12,285 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 68 Dyshauns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Dyshaun

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

Dijon
Deshawn
Dation
Dition
Deshon
Duchenne
Dasheen
Duchesne
Duschen
Dishan
Dashing
Diane

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dyshaun

What does the name Dyshaun mean?

Dyshaun is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dyshaun in 2026?

In 2026, Dyshaun ranks #12,285 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Dyshaun most popular?

Dyshaun reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #7,137 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Dyshaun a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dyshaun?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dyshaun include Drex, Bryian, Davinder. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dyshaun

Dyshaun is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 68 births in the dataset. Dyshaun's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #7,137. Use the chart and map above to compare Dyshaun'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.