Holding steady.
Popularity of Quashon since 1985
Babies named Quashon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 95 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Quashon is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. naming landscape in 1985, reflecting a pattern of inventive coinages that emerged in the late 20th century. Its peak year was 1994, after which its usage has stabilized without ever cracking the top 1,000. The name is practically unheard-of in state-level rankings or concentrated in any single state. Its trajectory suggests a small but consistent group of parents each year, drawn to its unique sound and fresh feel. The name's roots lie in the creative naming traditions of African American communities, where reshaped endings like -shon and -awn have long been popular. Quashon is best understood not as a name with ancient meaning but as an expression of individuality in the modern era.
Quashon is a modern American coinage, first recorded in the 1980s. It appears to be a respelling or variation of names like Kwame, with the trendy -shon suffix that gained popularity in African American naming traditions. The name has no known meaning in any language and was likely created for its distinctive sound.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Quash, Shawn, Quay
Variants: Kwashon, Quashawn
Sibling names for Quashon
Names that share Quashon's style, for a brother or sister.
