girl's name
Deshawna
deh-SHAW-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 646
Deshawna is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1998, when 28 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1969.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Deshawna Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 90 |
| 1980s | 140 |
| 1990s | 230 |
| 2000s | 151 |
| 2010s | 30 |
How Popular Is Deshawna?
In 2016, Deshawna was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Deshawna
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Deshawna Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Deshawna over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Deshawna
- English deh-SHAW-nuh
Sibling Names for Deshawna
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Deshawna — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Deshawna
How popular is the name Deshawna?
In 2016, Deshawna was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Deshawna a girl's or a boy's name?
Deshawna is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Deshawna?
Deshawna has 3 syllables.
When was Deshawna most popular?
Deshawna peaked in 1998, when 28 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.