Holding steady.
Popularity of Quayshawn since 1991
Babies named Quayshawn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 137 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Quayshawn is a modern invented name that first appeared in Social Security Administration records in 1991. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the United States, and its peak year of use was its first recorded year, 1991. The name's trajectory has remained stable, suggesting low but consistent use. It exemplifies a pattern of phonetic, blended names popular in African American naming traditions. As a recent coinage, it carries no historical or religious significance, but its components tie it to the broader family of names derived from John, via Shawn.
Quayshawn is a contemporary invented name that emerged in the late 20th century, first recorded in the United States in 1991. It combines the syllable "Quay" (perhaps influenced by names like Quinton or Quincy) with "Shawn," an Anglicized form of the Irish Seán, itself derived from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." The name is part of a broader trend of phonetic, invented names in African American communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Quay, Shawn
Sibling names for Quayshawn
Names that share Quayshawn's style, for a brother or sister.
