Declining since 2007, #4,539 for boys today.
Popularity of Jashawn since 1976
Babies named Jashawn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 64 |
| 1990s | 392 |
| 2000s | 1,111 |
| 2010s | 575 |
| 2020s | 179 |
Meaning & origin
Jashawn is a modern American name that first appeared in 1976 and peaked in 2007, when it was most commonly given. Since then, its usage has been falling. The name is a blend of the popular prefix 'Ja-' with Shawn, reflecting a tradition of creative name construction, especially within African American communities. Its rank in 2025 is 4,539, with an estimated 1 in 77,640 baby boys receiving the name. Jashawn has no strong regional preference, as it has been used across the United States without dominating in any top state. The name's trajectory indicates it is a distinctive choice that has become less common in recent years.
Jashawn is a modern invented name, formed by blending the trendy prefix 'Ja-' (common in many contemporary American names) with the name Shawn. Shawn itself derives from the Irish Seán, which is a form of John, ultimately from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'. The name Jashawn first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1970s, rising in popularity through the 1990s and 2000s, reflecting a broader pattern of creative name formation in African American communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay, Shawn, J
Sibling names for Jashawn
Names that share Jashawn's style, for a brother or sister.
