Dreshawn
Dreshawn is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of Dre and Shawn (God is gracious).
Origin and history
Dreshawn is a contemporary American name formed by blending the prefix 'Dre-' with the established name 'Shawn'. It gained traction in the late 20th century as part of a broader style of creative, rhythmic compound names. It remains a distinctive and relatively uncommon choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
736 babies in the United States have been named Dreshawn since 1880. It ranks #3940 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1863.
States where it is most popular
- FL (21.9 %)
- CA (15.6 %)
- NY (15.6 %)
- OH (15.6 %)
- SC (15.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 212 |
| 2000-2010 | 277 |
| 2010-2019 | 183 |
| 2020-2029 | 64 |
Fun facts
- The name was created by combining the prefix Dre-, popularized by names like Andre, with Shawn.
- Fewer than 1,000 boys in the United States have been registered with the exact name Dreshawn since 1880.