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DeShawn
BoyMeaning of DeShawn: American: 'modern combination of De and Shawn'
DeShawn is a boy's name most strongly associated with American naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 1652nd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#1652
100 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
17,257
First recorded 1962 · peak 1994
Trend
falling
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
93% boys · 7% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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