Jayshaun
Jayshaun is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of Jay (may refer to the bird or 'victory') and Shaun ('God is gracious').
Origin and history
Jayshaun is a modern American invented name combining the prefix Jay with the traditional Irish-derived name Shaun. It emerged in the late 20th century along with similar blended names. In the United States, it remains relatively uncommon, given to a modest number of newborn boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
649 babies in the United States have been named Jayshaun since 1880. It ranks #4027 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1885.
States where it is most popular
- FL (34.8 %)
- GA (10.9 %)
- IL (10.9 %)
- MI (10.9 %)
- NY (10.9 %)
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 | 44 |
| 2000-2010 | 345 |
| 2010-2019 | 218 |
| 2020-2029 | 42 |
Nicknames
Jay, Jay-Jay
Fun facts
- Jayshaun reflects the late 20th-century trend of prefixing traditional names like Shaun or Shawn with popular sounds like Jay-.
- Fewer than 1,000 boys in total have been recorded with the exact spelling Jayshaun in official U.S. birth statistics since 1880.