Desean Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Desean means 'from the gracious God'.
Meaning of the Name Desean
Desean is a name of American origin. It is a combination of the prefix 'De' meaning 'of' or 'from' and the name Sean, which is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Seán. Seán is itself a variant of John, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. Therefore, the meaning of Desean can be interpreted as 'from the gracious God'.
Popularity of the Name Desean
The popularity for the name Desean peaked in popularity in the year 2010 with 157 births, which ranked number 2,610 out of 31,652 unique names for that year. Desean had the most female births in 1996 with 6, which ranked number 11,807 out of 15,892 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2010 with 157, which ranked number 1,168 out of 14,266 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Desean has declined sharply over the last ten years from 119 births to 40 births, a decline of -66.39%. Among males, Desean has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 119 births to 40 births, a decline of -66.39%.
Nationwide Popularity of Desean
- 20 Year Trend of Desean: -60.78%
- 10 Year Trend of Desean: -66.39%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Desean: -66.39%
Popularity of Desean by State
For males, Desean was most popular in Southeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in FL, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Desean. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 | 1812 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Desean
- Total Births of Desean: 36 (-10.33%)
- Male Births of Desean: 36 (-10.33%)
Given the downward trend of Desean over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -10.33% decrease in total births, for a total of 36 births in 2024. Male births for Desean have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 36 male births in 2024, a decrease of -10.33%.