Deshawn is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #426 in 1998 with 543 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 563 births ranking #411. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 12.0%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 3,520 boys born was named Deshawn. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.