Nashawn
Nashawn is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
God is gracious (derived from Shawn combined with the prefix Na-).
Origin and history
Nashawn is a modern American name created by combining the popular prefix 'Na-' with the traditional name Shawn. It gained usage in the United States during the late 20th century. The name remains relatively rare, chosen by parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Popularity in the United States
912 babies in the United States have been named Nashawn since 1880. It ranks #3766 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1891.
States where it is most popular
- NY (45 %)
- VA (16.6 %)
- NJ (10.9 %)
- OH (7.9 %)
- NC (5.2 %)
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 | 29 |
| 1980-1990 | 47 |
| 1990-2000 | 146 |
| 2000-2010 | 469 |
| 2010-2019 | 185 |
| 2020-2029 | 36 |
Famous people named Nashawn
- Nashawn Kearse: Actor
Fun facts
- Nashawn exemplifies the mid-to-late 20th-century trend of combining melodic prefixes with established Irish or English names like Shawn.
- The name experienced its highest popularity in the United States during the 1990s and early 2000s.