Declining since 2006, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Nashawn since 1973
Babies named Nashawn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 | 29 |
| 1980s | 18 | 47 |
| 1990s | 25 | 146 |
| 2000s | 0 | 469 |
| 2010s | 0 | 185 |
| 2020s | 0 | 36 |
Meaning & origin
Nashawn is a modern American coinage that first entered the U.S. naming pool in 1975. Its structure follows a pattern of blending a prefix with the established name Shawn, which itself derives from the Irish Seán. The name reached its peak popularity in 2005, when it ranked highest among U.S. births. Since 2006, its usage has been steadily declining. In the latest year measured, 2025, it was given to roughly 1 in every 244,011 newborns, placing it at rank 9,714. Its appeal in the early 2000s aligned with a broader fashion for names beginning with 'Na-' such as Nalani and Naveen, but its current trajectory suggests it remains a niche choice. Because the name is a recent invention, no definitive meaning or ancient roots can be established, making it a purely contemporary option.
Nashawn is a modern American name that first appeared in the 1970s. It is formed by adding the fashionable prefix 'Na-' to the name Shawn, itself an anglicization of the Irish Seán. The name enjoyed modest popularity in the early 2000s but has since declined.
Sibling names for Nashawn
Names that share Nashawn's style, for a brother or sister.
