Holding steady.
Popularity of Rishawn since 1985
Babies named Rishawn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 74 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rishawn is a modern invented name that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1985. It saw its peak usage in 1989 and has remained in consistent but low use since, with a stable trajectory. The name's construction follows a pattern seen in the 1980s and 1990s of blending traditional sounds with trendy suffixes, though its exact inspiration is uncertain. While it has never cracked the top 1000, Rishawn reflects a creative naming tradition, particularly within African American communities, that values individuality and distinctive sound. The name is not concentrated in any particular state, suggesting broad but sparse usage across the country.
Rishawn first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1985, coinciding with a trend of invented names blending traditional sounds with the fashionable '-awn' or '-shawn' suffix seen in names like Shawn and Dwayne. Its precise derivation is unclear, but it follows a pattern of creative modern naming common in African American communities during the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ris, Shawn
Sibling names for Rishawn
Names that share Rishawn's style, for a brother or sister.
