Deshawn is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #597 in 2008 with 421 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 563 births ranking #411. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 13.2%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 4,845 boys born was named Deshawn. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.