Rashawn Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationrah-SHAWN / /rəˈʃɔːn/African American; English
Meaning
Combination of 'Ra' (Egyptian sun god) and 'Shawn' (Irish: God is gracious)
Historical & Cultural Background
Rashawn is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It reflects a trend of combining traditional names with unique elements to create new identities. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, aligning with the rise of names that blend cultural influences.
Trend Summary
Rashawn has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Rashon
- Rashaan
International Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rashawn was first seen in the United States in 1967. Rashawn has ranked as high as #1002 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in New York, Ohio, Illinois, North Carolina, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Rashawn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rashawn (2022)
State | Births | Share |
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FL | 6 | |
GA | 6 | |
TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1967 | 7 |
1969 | 5 |
1970 | 7 |
1971 | 18 |
1972 | 23 |
1973 | 23 |
1974 | 44 |
1975 | 47 |
1976 | 61 |
1977 | 101 |
1978 | 104 |
1979 | 102 |
1980 | 92 |
1981 | 78 |
1982 | 104 |
1983 | 100 |
1984 | 96 |
1985 | 114 |
1986 | 170 |
1987 | 136 |
1988 | 150 |
1989 | 163 |
1990 | 199 |
1991 | 211 |
1992 | 226 |
1993 | 243 |
1994 | 213 |
1995 | 248 |
1996 | 191 |
1997 | 194 |
1998 | 235 |
1999 | 168 |
2000 | 190 |
2001 | 181 |
2002 | 129 |
2003 | 130 |
2004 | 123 |
2005 | 149 |
2006 | 169 |
2007 | 135 |
2008 | 141 |
2009 | 119 |
2010 | 130 |
2011 | 110 |
2012 | 89 |
2013 | 81 |
2014 | 68 |
2015 | 85 |
2016 | 55 |
2017 | 67 |
2018 | 67 |
2019 | 45 |
2020 | 54 |
2021 | 51 |
2022 | 57 |
2023 | 33 |
2024 | 40 |