Bayshawn
Son of a prosperous man; a prosperous or wealthy son.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Bayshawn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Bayshawn today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bayshawn births was 1994 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bayshawn. 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 Bayshawn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1994
5 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#8,913
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Bayshawn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Bayshawn 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 Bayshawn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Bayshawn
The name Bayshawn is a relatively modern English name that appears to have originated in the late 20th century, likely in the United States. Its origins are not entirely clear, but it is believed to be a blend of the names "Brian" and "Shawn," or a variation of the name "Bayshore."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bayshawn can be found in the 1967 novel "The Choirboys" by Joseph Wambaugh, where it is mentioned as the name of a character. However, it is important to note that the use of the name in literature does not necessarily indicate its widespread popularity at the time.
The first recorded individual with the name Bayshawn appears to be Bayshawn Buchanan, an American rapper and songwriter from Philadelphia, born in 1979. He is best known for his work in the hip-hop duo State Property, which he formed with his cousin Beanie Sigel.
Another notable figure with the name Bayshawn is Bayshawn Riddick, an American football player born in 1987. He played as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for teams such as the St. Louis Rams and the Detroit Lions.
Bayshawn Quarles, born in 1988, is an American basketball player who has played professionally in various leagues, including the NBA G League and international competitions.
Bayshawn Shead, born in 1992, is an American professional basketball player who has played in the NBA G League and various international leagues.
Bayshawn Hendrix, born in 1994, is an American football player who has played as a defensive end in the NFL for teams such as the Philadelphia Eagles and the New Orleans Saints.
It is worth noting that while the name Bayshawn has gained some popularity, particularly in the United States, it is still considered relatively uncommon compared to more traditional names. As a modern name, its historical references and recorded instances are limited, but it serves as an example of the evolving nature of names and the influence of cultural and societal trends on naming practices.
People
Bayshawn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bayshawn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Bayshawn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bayshawn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bayshawn 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Bayshawn a common name?
We classify Bayshawn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bayshawn most popular?
The single biggest year for Bayshawn was 1994, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bayshawn is about 31 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 Bayshawn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Bayshawn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bayshawn 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 Bayshawn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Bayshawn 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 Bayshawn 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 people have Bayshawn as a first name?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Bayshawn at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.