Dreshawn Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdreh-SHAWN / /drɛˈʃɔːn/American; African American
Meaning
Combination of 'Dre' and 'Shawn'; 'man' or 'gift'
Historical & Cultural Background
Dreshawn is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It combines elements from names like Dre, which can be a diminutive of Andre, and Shawn, a name of Irish origin meaning 'God is gracious.' The blending of names reflects a cultural trend of creating unique identities through personalized naming practices.
Trend Summary
Dreshawn reflects a trend of unique, blended names in contemporary naming practices.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Dreshon
- Dre'Shawn
International Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dreshawn was first seen in the United States in 1991. Dreshawn has ranked as high as #1271 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in Florida, California, New York, Ohio, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Dreshawn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dreshawn (2009)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 30 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 23 |
| 1998 | 35 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 50 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 5 |