At a glance
- In short
- Dshaun is a unique male name of uncertain origin, with American English pronunciation as dee-SHAWN (/diˈʃɒn/).
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2023 (#12,239)
- Babies in 2023
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #3,909 in 2002
- First recorded
- 1990
Meaning of Dshaun
Dshaun is a male name with American English pronunciation as dee-SHAWN (/diˈʃɒn/). It is also spelled as D'Shawn. The origin of the name Dshaun is uncertain, but it is believed to be a variation of the name Deshawn which has African-American roots. Dshaun carries a modern and unique sound, making it an appealing choice for parents looking for something distinctive. Although not extremely popular, data shows that there have been occurrences of newborns named Dshaun in the United States over the past few decades.
How to pronounce Dshaun
English
- Pronounced dee-SHAWN /diˈʃɒn/
Popularity of Dshaun in the U.S.
Dshaun was last recorded in the U.S. in 2023, ranked #12,239 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,909 in 2002. It first appears in the records in 1990.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1990–2023 28 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 12,239 | back (not recorded in 2022) |
| 2021 | 5 | 12,146 | back (not recorded in 2018–2020) |
| 2017 | 13 | 6,338 | ▲ 3,326 |
| 2016 | 7 | 9,664 | ▼ 1,624 |
| 2015 | 9 | 8,040 | ▲ 741 |
| 2014 | 8 | 8,781 | ▼ 1,244 |
| 2013 | 10 | 7,537 | ▲ 22 |
| 2012 | 10 | 7,559 | back (not recorded in 2011) |
| 2010 | 8 | 8,803 | ▼ 2,708 |
| 2009 | 14 | 6,095 | ▼ 1,028 |
| 2008 | 18 | 5,067 | ▼ 824 |
| 2007 | 23 | 4,243 | ▲ 2,661 |
| 2006 | 11 | 6,904 | ▼ 678 |
| 2005 | 12 | 6,226 | ▲ 3,722 |
| 2004 | 6 | 9,948 | ▼ 3,233 |
| 2003 | 10 | 6,715 | ▼ 2,806 |
| 2002 | 21 | 3,909 | ▲ 767 |
| 2001 | 16 | 4,676 | ▼ 472 |
| 2000 | 18 | 4,204 | ▲ 137 |
| 1999 | 16 | 4,341 | ▲ 72 |
| 1998 | 15 | 4,413 | ▼ 167 |
| 1997 | 15 | 4,246 | ▲ 2,250 |
| 1996 | 8 | 6,496 | ▲ 2,372 |
| 1995 | 5 | 8,868 | ▼ 1,098 |
| 1994 | 6 | 7,770 | back (not recorded in 1993) |
| 1992 | 5 | 8,435 | ▼ 2,493 |
| 1991 | 8 | 5,942 | ▲ 1,236 |
| 1990 | 6 | 7,178 | new |