Rashawn
Rashawn is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix Ra- and Shawn ('God is gracious').
Origin and history
Rashawn is a modern American name created by combining the popular prefix 'Ra-' with the name Shawn. Shawn itself is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Seán, derived from John. In the United States, Rashawn emerged in the late 20th century as a distinctive masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
6,408 babies in the United States have been named Rashawn since 1880. It ranks #1508 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1656.
States where it is most popular
- NY (22.4 %)
- NJ (10.6 %)
- OH (9.6 %)
- IL (8 %)
- NC (7.6 %)
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 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 530 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,203 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,128 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,466 |
| 2010-2019 | 798 |
| 2020-2029 | 271 |
Famous people named Rashawn
- Rashawn Slater: Football player, Athlete
- Rashawn Ross: Musician, Trumpeter
Fun facts
- Rashawn gained popularity during the late 20th century alongside other popular 'Ra-' and 'Shawn' blend names in the United States.
- Through Shawn, the root element traces back to Seán and ultimate Hebrew origins meaning 'God is gracious'.