Declining since 2006, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Jayshaun since 1995
Babies named Jayshaun per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 345 |
| 2010s | 218 |
| 2020s | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Jayshaun is a modern name that entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1995, reflecting a broader trend of inventive name blends common in the late 20th century. The name reached its peak popularity in 2007, driven by the appeal of names like Jay and Shaun. Since 2006, its usage has been gradually declining; in 2025, it ranked 8,910 with roughly 1 in 213,510 male births. Jayshaun is predominantly given in the United States and has not been widely adopted in other countries. It is typically chosen by parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name rooted in contemporary naming practices.
Jayshaun is a modern coinage that emerged in the United States in the 1990s, formed by blending the popular name Jay with the phonetic sound of Shaun. It follows a trend of creating distinctive names by merging existing name elements. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1995 and saw its peak usage in the 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay, Shaun
Sibling names for Jayshaun
Names that share Jayshaun's style, for a brother or sister.
