Declining since 1996.
Popularity of Reshawn since 1970
Babies named Reshawn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 | 16 |
| 1980s | 10 | 92 |
| 1990s | 17 | 146 |
| 2000s | 0 | 113 |
| 2010s | 0 | 61 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Reshawn is a modern American invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1976. It is part of a larger trend of names beginning with 'Re-' (such as Rashawn, DeShawn) that emerged in African American communities during the late 20th century. The name achieved its highest usage in 1997, but since 1996 it has been on a declining trajectory. Despite its peak in the 1990s, Reshawn has never been among the top 1000 names nationally, reflecting its niche appeal. Its usage is scattered across the United States, with no single state showing a strong concentration. The name's etymology is speculative, but it represents a creative naming practice that gained prominence in the late 1900s.
Reshawn is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1976. It appears to blend the fashionable prefix 'Re-' with the name Shawn, a variant of Sean (from Irish Seán, derived from the Latin Johannes, 'God is gracious'). The name gained modest popularity in the 1990s, peaking in 1997, but has since declined in use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Resh, Shawn
Sibling names for Reshawn
Names that share Reshawn's style, for a brother or sister.
