Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Vashaun since 1975
Babies named Vashaun per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 34 |
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 78 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Vashaun first appeared on the U.S. naming landscape in 1975, making it a relatively modern addition to American name stock. The name likely emerged from African American naming traditions that favor inventive respellings and the 'Shaun' sound, popularized during the late 20th century. Its peak year was 1997, when it reached rank 9,082, but by 2025 its standing had settled to rank 12,008, with about 1 in 341,615 newborns receiving the name. The trajectory has been stable in recent decades, and the name has no recorded top states, indicating its usage is spread thinly across the country. Vashaun remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a modern, individualistic name with a familiar phonetic base.
Vashaun first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1975. It likely arose as a creative respelling or blend of names like Shaun or DaShaun, with the initial 'V' adding distinction. The name saw its peak usage in the 1990s, particularly around 1997, but has remained relatively rare overall.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vash, Shaun
Sibling names for Vashaun
Names that share Vashaun's style, for a brother or sister.
