Declining since 2015, #2,676 for boys today.
Popularity of Marshawn since 1972
Babies named Marshawn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 90 |
| 1980s | 188 |
| 1990s | 481 |
| 2000s | 721 |
| 2010s | 871 |
| 2020s | 323 |
Meaning & origin
Marshawn is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1972. It reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking 2,676th, with a frequency of 1 in 35,585 births. Since 2015, its usage has been falling. The name is most common in Illinois, North Carolina, and California. While its exact origin is uncertain, it fits a pattern of late-20th-century invented names combining existing sounds and suffixes, popularized in part by athlete Marshawn Lynch. Though not widely used, it remains in steady circulation among families seeking a distinctive, contemporary-sounding name.
Marshawn first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1970s and gained visibility through the NFL running back Marshawn Lynch. The name likely originated as a creative respelling or blend of established names such as Marshall or Marlon, with the fashionable -awn ending seen in names like Shawn. It does not have a known meaning or historical etymology outside of modern American naming practices.
Where Marshawn is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mars, Shawn
Sibling names for Marshawn
Names that share Marshawn's style, for a brother or sister.
