Desha Name Popularity and Statistics
Desha is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Desha?
Desha is spelled D-E-S-H-A. The name has 5 letters.
Desha Popularity in 2013
Rank#11,969
Recorded Births8
- Girls usage rose 5,535 places to #11,969 and recorded 3 more births compared with 2008.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Desha Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1987 through 2013. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Girls | 8 | #11,969 |
| 2008 | Girls | 5 | #17,504 |
| 2007 | Girls | 14 | #8,520 |
| 2006 | Girls | 9 | #11,417 |
| 2005 | Girls | 8 | #11,834 |
| 2004 | Girls | 12 | #8,716 |
| 2003 | Girls | 10 | #9,671 |
| 2002 | Girls | 19 | #5,897 |
| 2001 | Girls | 19 | #5,822 |
| 2000 | Girls | 23 | #4,981 |
| 1999 | Girls | 32 | #3,718 |
| 1998 | Girls | 27 | #4,142 |
| 1997 | Girls | 43 | #2,820 |
| 1996 | Girls | 42 | #2,849 |
| 1995 | Girls | 23 | #4,348 |
| 1995 | Boys | 5 | #8,868 |
| 1994 | Girls | 32 | #3,448 |
| 1993 | Girls | 24 | #4,257 |
| 1992 | Girls | 26 | #3,968 |
| 1991 | Girls | 23 | #4,329 |
| 1990 | Girls | 19 | #4,868 |
| 1989 | Girls | 23 | #4,121 |
| 1988 | Girls | 22 | #4,015 |
| 1987 | Girls | 13 | #5,613 |
When Was Desha Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1997 · Girls
43 recorded births
National rank #2,820
1996 · Girls
42 recorded births
National rank #2,849
1999 · Girls
32 recorded births
National rank #3,718
1994 · Girls
32 recorded births
National rank #3,448
Where Desha Ranked Highest in 1997
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #2,293 | 5 |