Roshawn
Roshawn is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix Ro- and Shawn, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Origin and history
Roshawn is a modern American name created by combining the prefix 'Ro-' with the established given name Shawn. It emerged in the late 20th century alongside similar prefixed names. It remains relatively rare in the United States, used consistently but in small numbers.
Popularity in the United States
931 babies in the United States have been named Roshawn since 1880. It ranks #3747 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1905.
States where it is most popular
- NY (35.8 %)
- OH (30.9 %)
- CA (13.6 %)
- TX (12.3 %)
- SC (7.4 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 163 |
| 1980-1990 | 212 |
| 1990-2000 | 223 |
| 2000-2010 | 198 |
| 2010-2019 | 107 |
| 2020-2029 | 22 |
Fun facts
- Roshawn is part of a 20th-century American trend of pairing melodic prefixes like Ro- with popular root names like Shawn.