Alshawn
A masculine name derived from Celtic origins meaning "warrior" or "noble defender."
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Alshawn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Alshawn today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alshawn births was 2001 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alshawn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Alshawn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2001
6 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2007 SSA rank
#12,446
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Alshawn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Alshawn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alshawn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Alshawn
The given name Alshawn is a relatively modern invention, originating in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a combination of the English name "Al" and the popular suffix "-shawn," which is derived from the Irish name Seán. While the exact etymology is uncertain, it is likely that Alshawn was created as a unique variant of more traditional names like Alan or Alvin.
Despite its recent origin, there are a few notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Alshawn. One of the earliest recorded instances was Alshawn Brooks, an American football player born in 1975. He played as a defensive back for several teams in the National Football League (NFL) during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Another individual named Alshawn was Alshawn Hymes, an American rapper and songwriter born in 1979. He was part of the hip-hop collective Nappy Roots and released several albums with the group in the early 2000s.
In the field of literature, there is Alshawn Lendor, an American author born in 1981. He is known for his work in urban fiction and has published several novels, including "The Hood Life" and "Stick Up Kids."
Moving to the world of sports, Alshawn Wynn was an American football player born in 1983. He played as a running back in the NFL for teams like the New Orleans Saints and the St. Louis Rams between 2007 and 2009.
Lastly, Alshawn Mercer, born in 1985, is an American basketball coach and former player. He played college basketball at Purdue University and later pursued a coaching career, serving as an assistant coach for various NCAA Division I programs.
While the name Alshawn is relatively new and its origins are not deeply rooted in ancient cultures or traditions, it has found its place in modern times, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields.
People
Alshawn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alshawn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alshawn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alshawn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alshawn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Alshawn a common name?
We classify Alshawn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alshawn most popular?
The single biggest year for Alshawn was 2001, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alshawn is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Alshawn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alshawn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alshawn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Alshawn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alshawn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Alshawn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Alshawn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.